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Stretford East

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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
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stretford East Population
8,356
Population density
3,414 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.32(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.63(+5%)
Public order
17.71(+76%)
Shoplifting
8.62(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.02(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £323,500 in Stretford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stretford East 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 Stretford East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£417,500
Flats14£163,893
Semi-Detached32£342,500
Terraced29£317,450

10 years median price trend in Stretford East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stretford East.

Data Sources

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