M17 1BY is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Wharfside in Old Trafford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M17 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M17 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1BY.
384
34
£ 44,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in M17 1BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M17 1BY. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M17 1BY has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stretford High School
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Seymour Park Community Primary School
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Kings Road Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Gorse Hill Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- The Vape house0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
- Londis - Salford1.0 km
- Cadbury Factory Store0.7 km
- Londis0.4 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Club 3000 Bingo0.8 km
- Baxterstorey0.7 km
- Turtle Bay0.7 km
- Vue Cinema0.7 km
- Cafe UA92 Ltd0.8 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- BIRD Restaurants0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.4 km
- Legends Bar & Food Ltd0.5 km
- Vegan Sting Ltd0.5 km
- Maki Ramen0.8 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn0.1 km
- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.8 km
- The Copthorne Hotel0.3 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.6 km
- Victoria Warehouse Hotel0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co Operative0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford)0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Quay House Beefeater0.7 km
- Tower coffee shop0.8 km
- 02 at Victoria Warehouse0.1 km
- Manchester United0.4 km
- Old Trafford Bowling Club0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exchange Quay Metrolink0.3 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground0.4 km
- Pomona Metrolink0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M171BY · Data under Open Government Licence