Postcode M17 1DP is located in a major urban area, within the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Gorse Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £49,221 per year. The nearest station is Manchester United Football Ground, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gorse Hill Park.
Gorse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Gorse Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £49,221 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from M17 1DP.
Gorse Hill near M17 1DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manchester United Football Ground located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manchester United Football Ground | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester United Football Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gorse Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Nansen Park | Small | Walking directions to Nansen Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gorse Hill Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Community Garden |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £290,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 36 | £275,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 18 | £164,750 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £119,250 | £183,475 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £130,000 | £193,250 | £168,000 |
| 2018 | £125,705 | £210,500 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £102,093 | £216,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £149,995 | £241,250 | £207,000 |
| 2021 | £206,500 | £260,000 | £218,000 |
| 2022 | £160,000 | £281,875 | £247,500 |
| 2023 | £193,000 | £267,500 | £245,050 |
| 2024 | £183,750 | £291,750 | £257,000 |
| 2025 | £175,000 | £295,000 | £272,000 |
| 2026 | £172,500 | £290,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £177 | £174 |
| 2017 | £204 | £203 | £175 |
| 2018 | £254 | £207 | £198 |
| 2019 | £373 | £230 | £200 |
| 2020 | £310 | £233 | £213 |
| 2021 | £343 | £277 | £227 |
| 2022 | £369 | £300 | £263 |
| 2023 | £332 | £273 | £251 |
| 2024 | £326 | £295 | £266 |
| 2025 | £262 | £313 | £296 |
| 2026 | £221 | £308 | £308 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M17 1DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 70, Thornbury Road, Manchester, M32 0QE | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 56, Thornbury Road, Manchester, M32 0QE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 26, Thornbury Road, Manchester, M32 0QE | Terraced | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 22, Avondale Road, Manchester, M32 0GB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £307,500 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 61, Nansen Close, Manchester, M32 0PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the M17 1DP postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M17 1DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 750 Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0WZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 737 Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0QW | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Burleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0EJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Gorse Hill Mini Market | Burleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0PA | Walking directions to Premier Gorse Hill Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Wines Groceries | Shirley Avenue, Trafford, M32 0UH | Walking directions to Wines Groceries |
Annual council tax rates for Trafford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M17 1DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aaron James Fradley
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Western
Stretford and Urmston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M17 1DP records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M17 1DP in Gorse Hill is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M17 1DP, including Stretford High School (Good), Gorse Hill Primary School (Good) and Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M17 1DP is Manchester United Football Ground, about 572 m away.
M17 1DP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M17 1DP is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aaron James Fradley (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.