Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

WHARFSIDE BUSINESS CENTRE, M17 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFSIDE BUSINESS CENTRE, M17 1EX.

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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

With 40% social renting, M17 1EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EX is a safe, established residential area on Wharfside Business Centre, 0.2km 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 1EX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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.

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 1EX 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 1EX. 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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

M17 1EX 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.

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school Local Schools

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.1 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good369 pupils1.4 km
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Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Good446 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.9 km
  • East West Express0.6 km
  • Londis - Salford0.9 km
  • Newspoint0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.8 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • The Copthorne Hotel0.5 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Host Social0.7 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.5 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.5 km
  • 02 at Victoria Warehouse0.5 km
  • Manchester United0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Baxter Storey0.7 km
  • Blanconero0.8 km
  • BUPA (Staff Restaurant)0.7 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.4 km
  • Chapati Cafe0.9 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ordsall Hall1.0 km
  • Aadams authentic grill and kebab0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.6 km
  • Legends Bar & Food Ltd0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Utd Football Ground0.5 km
  • Salford Quays Metrolink0.6 km
  • Exchange Quay Metrolink0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sir Alex Ferguson Way0.1 km
  • Sir Alex Ferguson Way0.1 km
  • Waterside0.2 km
  • Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
  • Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km