Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

M17 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1DW.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

M17 1DW has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M17 1DW is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Wharfside in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M17 1DW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford.



Census 2021 statistics for M17 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M17 1DW. 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

White / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good369 pupils0.8 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Park Junior School

Outstanding246 pupils1.2 km
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St Ann's RC Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km
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Victoria Park Infant School

Good207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Gorse Hill Pharmacy1.0 km
  • P Price Bread Deliveries0.9 km
  • Gorsehill Store0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Lakes Convenience store0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gorse Hill Hotel1.0 km
  • LMRCA Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Eurest Foodservice0.6 km
  • Chep Pallets Manchester0.8 km
  • RAC Staff restaurant1.0 km
  • TFS – Manchester1.0 km
  • The Depot Manchester0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bonsai / Smashed Burger1.0 km
  • Mash’s Wing Ranch0.9 km
  • Peter Pan Pizza1.0 km
  • Wrap it in NW limited0.5 km
  • Green Fork0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Trafford Park0.8 km
  • Manchester Utd Football Ground1.0 km
  • Media City Metrolink1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Westinghouse Road0.2 km
  • Westinghouse Road0.2 km
  • Second Avenue0.2 km
  • Third Ave (Nbd - to def route)0.3 km
  • Third Ave (Nbd - to def route)0.3 km