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About

Trafford covers towns and suburbs on the south-west edge of Greater Manchester, including Altrincham, Stretford, Sale, Urmston and Old Trafford. The River Mersey runs through the borough and the Manchester Ship Canal forms part of its northern edge. Trafford Park, laid out as an industrial estate in 1896, became the world's first planned industrial estate and remains a major base for manufacturing and logistics. Old Trafford stadium is in the district and is home to Manchester United; nearby Emirates Old Trafford hosts Lancashire County Cricket Club. Trafford Centre sits between the canal and the motorway network and draws local shoppers from across the borough.

Local centres range from Altrincham town centre with its market to Sale with Sale Water Park and lakeside paths. The Imperial War Museum North sits on the waterfront and offers exhibitions linked to conflict and society. Tram lines of the Manchester Metrolink run through parts of Trafford, providing links to other districts. Many former industrial buildings in Trafford Park and along the canals have been repurposed for offices, studios and leisure, while open spaces and riverside walks follow the Mersey through the borough.

Area overview

On average Trafford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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 per household in Trafford is £55,266 per year. There are 103 schools in Trafford: 63 primary (12 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 19 secondary (4 Outstanding and 12 Good). Trafford is home to around 235,052 people, with a population density of about 2,216.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.22(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.52(-33%)
Public order
11.35(+12%)
Burglary
7.96(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.54(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79,961
42.95%
Level 3 (A level)
28,141
15.12%
No qualifications
25,990
13.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23,608
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15,309
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 186,151

Housing

Housing tenure

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 2,488 recent sales, the median property price is £370,750 in Trafford area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £3,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Trafford 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 Trafford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached327£680,000
Flats442£200,000
Semi-Detached1,052£405,005
Terraced667£335,000

10 years median price trend in Trafford

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

All wards in Trafford

Altrincham

Ashton upon Mersey

Bowdon

Broadheath

Brooklands

Bucklow-St Martins

Davyhulme

Flixton

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Hale

Hale Barns & Timperley South

Longford

Lostock & Barton

Manor

Old Trafford

Sale Central

Sale Moor

Stretford & Humphrey Park

Timperley Central

Timperley North

Urmston

Data Sources

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