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M17 1HE

Trafford Wharf Road

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

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Overview

Postcode M17 1HE 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 Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
40.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Trafford Park East & Sevenways has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.4%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Trafford Park East & Sevenways is £56,027 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from M17 1HE.

Flood risk

Very low

Trafford Park East & Sevenways near M17 1HE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M17 1HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M17 1HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green
0.5 miVictoria Street Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Victoria Street Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
147.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.5(+43%)
Vehicle crime
33.51(+459%)
Other theft
32.33(+390%)
Public order
27.04(+167%)
Burglary
24.1(+335%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
51.95%
Pakistani
46
11.95%
Caribbean
22
5.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
5.71%
Indian
21
5.45%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
37.63%
Level 3 (A level)
62
21.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.22%
No qualifications
31
10.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
37.35%
Owns with a mortgage
48
28.92%
Shared ownership
25
15.06%
Owns outright
20
12.05%
Social rents from council
5
3.01%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £293K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£290,000£308
Terraced36£275,000£299
Flats18£164,750£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorse Hill & Cornbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M17 1HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M17 1HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2025Quay West, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1HHOtherLeasehold£10,400,000
24 Apr 2026612, Imperial Point, The Quays, Salford, M50 3RAFlatsLeasehold£255,000
09 Feb 2026208, Imperial Point, The Quays, Salford, M50 3RAFlatsLeasehold£200,000
23 Jan 2026203, Imperial Point, The Quays, Salford, M50 3RAFlatsLeasehold£185,000
16 May 2025402, Imperial Point, The Quays, Salford, M50 3RAFlatsLeasehold£331,250

Schools

In the M17 1HE postcode area, located within Trafford Park East & Sevenways, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M17 1HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThompsons Academy trading as NavigatorsSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUKUniversity technical college

Good

0.7 miSecondaryOasis Academy MediaCityUKAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M17 1HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M17 1HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodClippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miD&A&A AlahanCoronation Street, Trafford, M17 1FZWalking directions to D&A&A Alahan
0.4 miSainsbury's Local11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miEast West ExpressTrafford Road, Salford, M5 3AWWalking directions to East West Express
0.5 miAsda ExpressElmira Way, Salford, M5 3DRWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Trafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,415
Band B£1,651
Band C£1,887
Band D£2,123
Band E£2,594
Band F£3,066
Band G£3,538
Band H£4,245

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M17 1HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aaron James Fradley

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Western

Stretford and Urmston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTraffordE08000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyStretford and UrmstonE14001528
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Trafford Park East & SevenwaysE02001264
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 006BE01006157
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1987-10-01

Frequently asked questions about M17 1HE

Is M17 1HE (Trafford Park East & Sevenways) safe?

The area around M17 1HE 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.

What is the average house price near M17 1HE?

The median sale price around M17 1HE in Trafford Park East & Sevenways is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M17 1HE?

There are 7 schools close to M17 1HE, including Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators, AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M17 1HE?

The closest station to M17 1HE is Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink), about 242 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M17 1HE?

M17 1HE 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).

Who represents M17 1HE (Trafford Park East & Sevenways) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M17 1HE is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aaron James Fradley (Green Party).

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Data Sources

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.