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Trafford

About

Trafford is a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, located southwest of Manchester city centre. It covers an area of around 77 square kilometres and includes towns such as Stretford, Altrincham, and Sale. The district is known for its mix of urban and suburban areas, with residential neighbourhoods, business parks, and green spaces like Trafford Park, one of the largest industrial estates in Europe.

Trafford is home to several notable landmarks, including Old Trafford, the stadium of Manchester United, and the Imperial War Museum North. The area has strong transport links, with the M60 motorway and Metrolink tram system connecting it to Manchester and beyond. Altrincham and Sale offer shopping and dining options, while the Bridgewater Canal runs through parts of the district. Trafford also has a range of schools and colleges, contributing to its appeal as a residential area.

Area overview

On average Trafford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Trafford is £48,629 per year. There are 103 schools in Trafford: 63 primary (12 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 19 secondary (4 Outstanding and 12 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

14.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Trafford Population

235,052

Population density

2,216.7 per km²

Demographics

British

169,550

72.13%

Pakistani

11,479

4.88%

Indian

10,208

4.34%

Other White

8,147

3.47%

Irish

4,884

2.08%

Total population: 235,053

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

33,238

34.53%

Owns outright

33,149

34.43%

Private landlord or letting agency

13,254

13.77%

Other social rented

10,354

10.76%

Social rents from council

4,065

4.22%

Total households: 96,269

Property prices in Trafford

Based on 2,533 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Trafford area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,858 up to £3,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	348	£700,000	£325,000	£519,523	£910,625	£1,914,500
Flats	462	£207,250	£105,100	£162,571	£255,000	£596,138
Semi-Detached	1,054	£400,000	£250,000	£325,000	£487,750	£776,750
Terraced	669	£335,000	£206,200	£275,000	£410,000	£638,000

10 years price trend in Trafford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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