Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

M17 1HA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in M17 1HA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1HA is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Salford Quays in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M17 1HA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 1HA 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 1HA. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

M17 1HA has low crime rates — 0 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.5 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.9 km
  • Susies Coffee1.0 km
  • Baxter Storey0.4 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.9 km
  • Chapati Cafe0.4 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Marble Tap Room0.9 km
  • Host Social0.4 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.7 km
  • Craft Brew0.8 km
  • The Botanist0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • REEF London Limited/Wendy's0.8 km
  • The Village Chippy0.8 km
  • Green Fork0.8 km
  • Wrap it in NW limited0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Imperial War Museum0.3 km
  • Mediacity General Store0.3 km
  • Vend Force0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Newspoint0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Media City Metrolink0.6 km
  • Broadway Metrolink0.7 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Columbus Way0.3 km
  • Columbus Way0.3 km
  • Trafford Wharf Road0.3 km
  • Broadway (Metroplex Business Park)0.4 km
  • Broadway (Metroplex Business Park)0.4 km