Postcode M17 1SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook area 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 median sale price in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook is £271,000 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £293,418. The nearest station is Parkway (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,681 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least 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 13 ft away from M17 1SQ.
Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park near M17 1SQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Parkway (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Parkway (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Trafford Palazzo (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Trafford Palazzo (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £296,600 | £301 |
| Terraced | 43 | £275,000 | £299 |
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 | £347 |
| Flats | 21 | £175,000 | £263 |
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 | £181,000 | £292,500 | £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 | £260 | £301 | £302 |
In the M17 1SQ postcode area, located within Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Mary's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Arbour Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
Annual council tax rates for Trafford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M17 1SQ, 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 1SQ 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 1SQ in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook is £271,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to M17 1SQ, including St Andrew's CofE Primary School (Good), St Mary's RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Arbour Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M17 1SQ is Parkway (Manchester Metrolink), about 982 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M17 1SQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,681 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 1SQ is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aaron James Fradley (Green Party).