M17 1EH is a safe, established residential area on Wheel Forge Way, 0.9km from Trafford Park in Urmston. Administratively it sits within Davyhulme East ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
For families considering a move, M17 1EH represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M17 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00030982 (shared with 230 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHEEL FORGE WAY, M17 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEEL FORGE WAY, M17 1EH.
267
44
£ 44,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M17 1EH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 44, M17 1EH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M17 1EH. The average age is 44.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M17 1EH has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Egerton High School
Kingsway Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Barton Clough Primary School
The Orchards
St Mary's RC Primary School
Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Tenmat Staff Restaurant0.4 km
- Bowlers Exhibition Centre0.3 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- Cafe 750.5 km
- Cargill Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Luca's Snack shack0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- KFC0.4 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Homesense0.6 km
- CrossFit 3D1.0 km
- Warehouse Demo Services0.6 km
- Asda Service Station0.8 km
- Collective Creams0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Coppice Wood Farm0.4 km
- MeetspaceVR0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Manchester0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eccles Metrolink1.5 km
- Ladywell Metrolink1.6 km
- Eccles1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lyons Road0.3 km
- Richmond Road0.3 km
- Richmond Road0.3 km
- Lyons Road0.3 km
- Broadoak0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M171EH · Data under Open Government Licence