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.
M17 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1DW.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Gorse Hill Primary School
Stretford High School
Victoria Park Junior School
St Ann's RC Primary School
Victoria Park Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gorse Hill Hotel1.0 km
- LMRCA Club0.9 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: M171DW · Data under Open Government Licence