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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 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 £48,635 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

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 2,628 recent sales, the median property price is £372,750 in Trafford area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £3,800,000.

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 Trafford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	345	£705,000	£329,000	£521,500	£915,000	£1,985,000
Flats	466	£208,000	£97,125	£165,000	£255,000	£570,500
Semi-Detached	1,119	£405,000	£250,000	£330,000	£500,000	£780,500
Terraced	698	£335,000	£190,550	£275,000	£410,750	£650,105

10 years median price trend in Trafford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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