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About

Longford ward sits in the western part of the borough of Trafford, adjacent to the Manchester Ship Canal and the city of Salford. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing from the early to mid-20th century. Its landscape is largely urban, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. The ward's infrastructure supports a settled community with essential local services and schools.

A notable landmark is the former Kellogg's cereal factory on Talbot Road, a large industrial site that has historically defined part of the local economy. The ward contains sections of the Bridgewater Canal, offering walking routes. Longford Park, with its athletics track and mature trees, serves as a significant green lung. Transport links include major roads like the A56, connecting the area to Stretford and Manchester city centre.

Area overview

On average Longford has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longford is £46,163 per year. The median sale price in Longford is £299,000 (around £362 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £234,250 and £416,250. There are 4 schools in Longford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Longford

Median price: £299,000
Price per sq ft: £362
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £234K – £416K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 (about £362 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£516,000£400
Semi-Detached48£377,500£378
Terraced14£282,500£360
Flats26£193,750£332

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314,750£120,000£246,500£160,000
2017£320,000£108,995£250,000£200,000
2018£304,750£126,000£283,750£185,000
2019£325,500£122,000£319,000£205,000
2020£438,998£140,500£300,000£296,495
2021£452,998£187,000£345,000£299,995
2022£440,225£181,500£332,000£342,000
2023£405,000£171,000£390,000£340,000
2024£572,000£165,000£380,000£270,000
2025£505,000£185,125£375,000£290,000
2026£516,000£195,000£368,750£346,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£204£241£187
2017£255£207£249£206
2018£294£203£262£234
2019£270£192£293£221
2020£286£238£278£282
2021£310£279£310£290
2022£406£295£352£300
2023£302£330£345£326
2024£381£303£348£327
2025£398£324£378£360
2026£400£288£367£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Trafford district.

Band A£1,528
Band B£1,782
Band C£2,037
Band D£2,292
Band E£2,801
Band F£3,310
Band G£3,820
Band H£4,583

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Longford ward.

Local councillors

Gareth Adam Twose

Longford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

All postcodesin Longford

M160GA

Firs Avenue

M160YH

Seymour Grove

M320LJ

Emmeline Pankhurst Drive

M328WS

Lacy Street

M160TP

Warwick Road South

M328QL

Cromwell Road

M169GR

Seymour Grove

M160HX

Sutherland Road

M160WL

Lime Grove

M320LL

Edge Lane

M160DX

Halvis Grove

M160JB

Bedford Road

M328GF

Cromwell Road

M328LJ

Raleigh Street

M160LF

Skerton Road

M320NF

Lacy Street

M328QW

Kings Road

M328HY

Maple Avenue

M328QN

Kings Road

M328JA

Granby Road

M160LU

Ruthen Lane

M328HT

Lime Road

M328QB

Longford Avenue

M160FY

Rosslyn Road

M320TS

Renton Road

M328QF

Longford Park

M320ES

Lacy Street

M160NG

Skerton Road

M320LE

Lacy Street

M328LU

Nelson Street

M328NB

Chester Road

M328PA

Edge Lane

M328PY

Ingleby Court

M160LX

Addison Crescent

M328GG

Kings Lane

M160FT

Basford Road

M320LT

Lacy Street

M160FP

Rye Bank Road

M160GH

Blenheim Road

M328NR

Longford

M328PZ

Wansbeck Close

M328WL

Lacy Street

M320LH

Lacy Street

M160WP

Addison Crescent

M320LQ

Lacy Street

M160HZ

Warley Road

M160HG

Edgbaston Drive

M160JF

Rutland Avenue

M328QQ

Kings Road

M160EZ

Broseley Road

M320LY

Lacy Street

M320TA

Chester Road

M328NZ

Norwood Road

M328QJ

Cromwell Road

M160JN

Edgbaston Drive

M328DA

Longford

M328QH

Cromwell Road

M328PN

Norwood Road

M160JW

Warwick Road South

M328GQ

Kings Lane

M160NQ

Skerton Road

M160HT

Warwick Road South

M328JT

Kings Road

M160GE

Basford Road

M160UX

Warwick Road South

M160WA

Skerton Road

M320ST

Rennie Close

M160FU

Rye Bank Road

M320GW

Enriqueta Rylands Close

M328DB

Longford

M160YG

Brixham Road

M320BY

Stephenson Road

M160LB

Ruthen Lane

M320SY

Smeaton Close

M160DT

Seymour Grove

M320LP

Lacy Street

M160HB

Rye Bank Road

M322DG

Longford

M160EU

Royston Road

M320EY

Wardle Close

M160FW

Erlington Avenue

M320EX

Renton Road

M328HW

Edge Lane

M160NN

Lime Grove

M328PU

Edge Lane

M328QG

Kings Grove

M160EY

Rye Bank Road

M320YT

Lacy Street

M160WQ

Ayres Road

M328WA

Crossford Street

M160EP

Rye Bank Road

M328PL

Norwood Road

M320YY

Lacy Street

M320SX

Rendel Close

M328GW

Kings Road

M160GB

Basford Road

M328NW

Kenwood Road

M160WN

Addison Crescent

M328PT

Kenwood Road

M160LZ

Addison Crescent