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Broadheath

About

Broadheath is a residential ward situated in the northwestern part of the borough of Trafford. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including semi-detached and terraced homes, alongside some modern developments. It is bordered by the Bridgewater Canal to the north, which historically served the area's industrial past. Local amenities include several schools, parks, and shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The ward contains the former industrial site of Broadheath Works, where the Metropolitan-Vickers electrical engineering company was once a major employer. This heritage is reflected in some of the older buildings and street names. The area provides good transport links via the A56 road and proximity to the Trafford Centre. Dunham Massey country park lies just beyond its southern boundary, offering extensive green space.

Area overview

On average Broadheath has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadheath is £55,877 per year. There are 4 schools in Broadheath: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Broadheath

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£577,500	£367,250	£511,500	£640,000	£781,950
Flats	22	£217,750	£150,800	£196,250	£243,750	£267,700
Semi-Detached	61	£425,000	£250,000	£350,000	£475,000	£700,000
Terraced	31	£325,000	£259,000	£295,000	£402,500	£497,500

10 years median price trend in Broadheath

All postcodes in Broadheath

WA145ZL

Draybank Road

M334LE

Hartford Road

WA145LH

Balfour Road

WA145PQ

Manchester Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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