Postcode M17 1EX 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 Trafford Park East & Sevenways area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Trafford Park East & Sevenways is £56,027 per year. The nearest station is Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Monmouth Park.
Trafford Park East & Sevenways has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Trafford Park East & Sevenways has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Trafford Park East & Sevenways is £56,027 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from M17 1EX.
Trafford Park East & Sevenways near M17 1EX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Manchester United Football Ground | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester United Football Ground |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Monmouth Park | Small | Walking directions to Monmouth Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M17 1EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 64, Merchants Quay, Salford, M50 3XG | Flats | Leasehold | £241,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Quay West, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1HH | Other | Leasehold | £10,400,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Apartment 1404, Sovereign Point, 31, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AY | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Apartment 901, Sovereign Point, 31, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AY | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Apartment 1503, Sovereign Point, 31, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AY | Flats | Leasehold | £555,000 |
In the M17 1EX postcode area, located within Trafford Park East & Sevenways, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M17 1EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | East West Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to East West Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 34 Exchange Quay, Salford, M5 3EQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DR | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 1EX, 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 1EX records about 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.
The median sale price around M17 1EX in Trafford Park East & Sevenways is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to M17 1EX, including Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators, AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M17 1EX is Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink), about 274 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M17 1EX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,061 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 1EX 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.