M17 1FG is a mixed residential area on Second Avenue, 0.8km from Trafford Park in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M17 1FG 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. 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 1FG are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SECOND AVENUE, M17 1FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SECOND AVENUE, M17 1FG.
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 1FG 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 1FG. 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.
school Local Schools
Gorse Hill Primary School
Stretford High School
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storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Imperial War Museum0.7 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Trafford Park Service Station0.5 km
- The Bread and Butter Thing0.3 km
- Vend Force0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Host Social0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Baxter Storey0.9 km
- Vertigo: Plantbased Eatery1.0 km
- Emma's Cafe0.1 km
- TeamSport Indoor Karting0.5 km
- Adventure Forest1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Village Chippy0.1 km
- Wrap it in NW limited0.1 km
- Green Fork0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Media City Metrolink1.2 km
- Trafford Park1.2 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Eighth Street(eastbnd)(to def route)0.1 km
- Eighth Street(eastbnd)(to def route)0.1 km
- Eleventh Street0.2 km
- Eleventh Street0.2 km
- Europa Way (nthbnd)(to define route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M171FG · Data under Open Government Licence