Postcode M17 1HQ 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 West & Kingsway Park area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 698.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park is £55,650 per year. The nearest station is Parkway (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Trafford Ecology Park.
Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,860 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 698.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park is £55,650 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from M17 1HQ.
Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park near M17 1HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parkway (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Parkway (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Parkway (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Village (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Village (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Trafford Ecology Park | Medium | Walking directions to Trafford Ecology Park |
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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M17 1HQ.
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 1HQ, 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 1HQ records about 698 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around M17 1HQ in Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to M17 1HQ, including AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M17 1HQ is Parkway (Manchester Metrolink), about 578 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M17 1HQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,860 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 1HQ 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.