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Broadheath & Firsway

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About

Broadheath & Firsway sit in the borough of Trafford as an area where housing and light industry meet. Broadheath contains a long-established industrial estate of small workshops, warehouses and distribution units that grew around local transport routes; many businesses there still operate from terrace-style units and compact service yards. Firsway is a predominantly residential pocket next to the estate, with local shops, a community centre and primary schooling serving nearby streets.

The neighbourhood layout gives short walking distances between homes, workspaces and local services, and road connections link the area into the wider Trafford network. Day-to-day life is shaped by the industrial estate’s rhythm — early-shift vehicles, changeable unit occupancies and tradespeople working from small yards — alongside quieter residential streets. Local projects and community groups focus on improving play spaces and street-level amenities, reflecting an emphasis on practical, local improvements rather than tourist or leisure offerings.

Area overview

On average Broadheath & Firsway has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadheath & Firsway is £48,202 per year. There are 4 schools in Broadheath & Firsway: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broadheath & Firsway is home to around 9,350 people, with a population density of about 3,113.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadheath & Firsway Population
9,350
Population density
3,113.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.83(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.98(-33%)
Public order
11.44(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.77(-2%)
Burglary
8.56(+55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,401
68.44%
Indian
520
5.56%
Chinese
375
4.01%
Pakistani
342
3.66%
Other White
309
3.3%
Total population: 9,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,590
36.57%
No qualifications
1,149
16.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,122
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,021
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
711
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,082

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,212
31.89%
Other social rented
1,014
26.68%
Owns outright
839
22.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
10.66%
Social rents from council
212
5.58%
Total households: 3,801

Property prices in Broadheath & Firsway

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £305,500 in Broadheath & Firsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broadheath & Firsway in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadheath & Firsway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£197,500
Terraced30£275,000
Semi-Detached29£342,000
Detached7£530,000

10 years median price trend in Broadheath & Firsway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadheath & Firsway.

All postcodes in Broadheath & Firsway

M334QZ

Ascot Avenue

M334BY

Aldworth Grove

WA145WF

Harwell Road

WA145DT

Craven Road

M334WS

Newmarket Close

WA145XQ

Cheddleton Road

WA145HS

Milner Avenue

WA145TG

Squirrel Drive

WA145ZF

Clovergreen Gardens

WA145EH

Draybank Road

M334GJ

Thirsk Avenue

WA145GJ

Davenport Lane

WA145XL

Mountsorrel Road

WA145ZP

Heathermount

WA145DN

Craven Road

M334US

Charleston Close

M334QR

Lingfield Avenue

M334FB

Haydock Avenue

M334NA

Manor Avenue

WA145YQ

Lamprey Drive

M334NX

Woodhouse Lane

WA145UY

Vaughan Road

M334GR

Hurst Avenue

M334QW

Newbury Avenue

WA145YP

Watermint Way

M334QJ

Newbury Avenue

WA145TU

Whinberry Road

WA145FY

Craven Road

WA145YE

Pineacre Close

WA145YF

Dipper Drive

M334HR

Chestnut Drive

M334UP

Cherry Lane

WA145UU

Parkgate Road

WA145GR

George Richards Way

WA145JB

Woodstock Road

M334JN

Newgate Road

WA145JZ

Charlock Square

WA145TY

Hackberry Close

WA145HF

Barlow Road

WA145UD

Braken Road

WA145TF

Gibson Way

WA145WD

Robin Road

M334HS

Chestnut Drive

WA145YU

Poppywood Avenue

M334QX

Epsom Avenue

M334GY

Cherry Lane

WA145UJ

Applemint Close

M334QY

Lingfield Avenue

WA145YL

Ivynook Close

M334HT

Clough Avenue

WA145DS

Davenport Lane

M334UG

Newgate Road

WA145JU

Cranberry Close

WA145NP

Widgeon Road

WA145XR

Huntspill Road

WA145BY

Craven Road

WA145XH

Swithland Road

WA145GL

Edward Court

WA145ZR

George Richards Way

M334WR

Riley Close

WA145EQ

Craven Road

WA145WG

Soloman Road

WA145WE

Collingham Road

WA145JX

Foxglove Drive

M334LP

Kenmore Road

WA145RZ

Hanover Road

M334LW

Woodhouse Lane

WA145YA

Greenfinch Gardens

WA145HD

Craven Road

WA145XT

Geddington Road

WA145HJ

Craven Road

WA145GP

Craven Road

WA145YH

Riverbrook Road

WA145JT

Whitlow Avenue

WA145LR

Tern Close

WA145HP

Milner Avenue

WA145PN

Woodcote Road

WA145YB

Rosefinch Road

WA145UL

Riverbrook Road

M334NW

Woodhouse Lane

WA145TX

Blackberry Close

WA145EJ

Craven Road

WA145TB

Woodcote Road

WA145YR

Briarrose Mews

M334WQ

Westbury Avenue

WA145RX

Tribune Avenue

WA145HW

Barlow Road

WA145HZ

Barlow Road

WA145ZE

Sinderland Road

M334QP

Chepstow Avenue

WA145HA

Princess Street

M334NR

Briggs Close

M334NY

Old Well Walk

M334GZ

Kempton Avenue

M334WY

Newgate Road

WA145GX

Crossbill Brow

WA145DH

Atlantic Street

M334UR

Earlesfield Close

WA145ZL

Draybank Road

WA145JS

Sinderland Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.