M17 1LB is a mixed residential area located 0.6km 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 1LB 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.
Census 2021 statistics for M17 1LB are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M17 1LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1LB.
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 1LB 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 1LB. 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
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Stretford High School
Gorse Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.8 km
- Chartwells at Pink Media City UK0.8 km
- Turtle Bay0.7 km
- Vue Cinema0.8 km
- Misguided0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Mediacity General Store0.6 km
- Cadbury Factory Store0.8 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Trafford Park Service Station0.9 km
- The Bread and Butter Thing0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Wrap it in NW limited0.4 km
- Green Fork0.4 km
- The Village Chippy0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Craft Brew0.8 km
- The Botanist0.8 km
- Host Social0.6 km
- Tower coffee shop0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Media City Metrolink0.8 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground1.0 km
- Broadway Metrolink1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Village Circle0.0 km
- Village Circle0.1 km
- Village Circle0.1 km
- Trafford Wharf Road0.2 km
- Village Circle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M171LB · Data under Open Government Licence