Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

M17 1FQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1FQ 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 1FQ is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Lostock in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M17 1FQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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 1FQ 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 1FQ. 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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St Ann's RC Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Park Infant School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good369 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Park Junior School

Outstanding246 pupils1.1 km
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Lostock High School

Good298 pupils1.2 km
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Moss Park Infant School

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Moss Park Junior School

Outstanding254 pupils1.3 km
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Barton Clough Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • The Bread and Butter Thing0.6 km
  • Lostock Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Hamza-K Ltd0.9 km
  • Barton Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • MeetspaceVR0.9 km
  • Metro Sports and Social Club0.9 km
  • Melville Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Cafe Nation0.6 km
  • Nila's Burmese Cafe0.9 km
  • South0.9 km
  • Emma's Cafe0.9 km
  • Food on Third0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Green Fork0.9 km
  • The Village Chippy0.9 km
  • Four Seasons0.8 km
  • Muncho's0.8 km
  • Seven Ways0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Trafford Park0.5 km
  • Humphrey Park1.1 km
  • Stretford Metrolink1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Canal Bridge0.2 km
  • Canal Bridge0.2 km
  • Kellogg's0.2 km
  • Kellogg's0.3 km
  • Kellogg's0.3 km