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Stretford East

About

Stretford East is a residential district situated between the Bridgewater Canal and the River Mersey. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with Longford Park providing a significant green space for recreation. Local shopping needs are primarily met along Chester Road and the surrounding streets.

The area is notably home to the former Kellogg's factory, a large industrial site that has long been a local landmark. Public transport links are provided by several bus routes connecting to Manchester city centre and Trafford Park. The residential streets are quiet, with a mix of private housing and rental properties.

Area overview

On average Stretford East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stretford East is £46,388 per year. There are 5 schools in Stretford East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stretford East is home to around 8,356 people, with a population density of about 3,414.0 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stretford East Population

8,356

Population density

3,414 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.32(-21%)

Anti-social behaviour

19.63(+9%)

Public order

17.71(+75%)

Shoplifting

8.62(+49%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.02(-11%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,313

63.6%

Pakistani

695

8.32%

Other White

415

4.97%

Indian

367

4.39%

Irish

322

3.85%

Total population: 8,354

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,803

41.75%

No qualifications

1,044

15.55%

Level 3 (A level)

981

14.61%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

866

12.9%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

572

8.52%

Total 16+ residents: 6,713

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,169

32.71%

Owns outright

1,034

28.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

602

16.84%

Other social rented

494

13.82%

Social rents from council

207

5.79%

Total households: 3,574

Property prices in Stretford East

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Stretford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £885,000.

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 Stretford East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£565,000	£363,750	£433,750	£653,500	£686,750
Terraced	34	£321,225	£221,625	£266,500	£398,375	£446,750
Semi-Detached	38	£342,500	£277,900	£315,875	£466,500	£841,500
Flats	17	£162,500	£139,800	£154,000	£175,000	£215,900

10 years median price trend in Stretford East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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