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M31 4EX

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Bucklow-St Martins

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Detailed insights for M31 4EX

Overview

Postcode M31 4EX is located in a major urban area, within the Bucklow-St Martins ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Partington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Partington is £40,214 per year. The nearest station is Irlam, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cross Lane Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
48%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Partington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,097 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Partington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48%

Approximately 48.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Partington is £40,214 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from M31 4EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Partington near M31 4EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Irlam located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M31 4EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCross Lane ParkLargeWalking directions to Cross Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
3,452.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.1(+109%)
Public order
35.65(+252%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.16(+202%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.51(+20%)
Other theft
7.36(+12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
86.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
5.62%
Other White
13
3.85%
Irish
5
1.48%
Other Black
4
1.18%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
22.82%
No qualifications
47
19.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
16.18%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.52%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
51
40.16%
Owns outright
29
22.83%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.24%
Social rents from council
10
7.87%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Bucklow-St Martins

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £350K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Bucklow-St Martins area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bucklow-St Martins over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£402,495£352
Semi-Detached54£275,050£325
Terraced36£217,500£242
Flats1£95,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bucklow-St Martins

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bucklow-St Martins.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,750£147,500£120,000
2017£280,000£115,000£150,000£125,000
2018£320,000£156,000£175,000£133,500
2019£376,750£134,000£187,725£133,000
2020£303,000£145,000£192,000£137,500
2021£298,995£101,500£215,000£160,000
2022£279,995£132,500£222,495£186,995
2023£319,995£100,000£249,995£190,000
2024£329,995£116,250£250,000£192,500
2025£384,995£111,500£270,000£215,000
2026£695,000£385,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bucklow-St Martins.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bucklow-St Martins.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£180£123
2017£317£144£187£160
2018£295£261£201£152
2019£256£197£222£160
2020£249£204£246£176
2021£231£145£244£216
2022£252£280£260£232
2023£306£202£302£243
2024£320£186£304£236
2025£331£177£317£242
2026£455£346£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bucklow-St Martins.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bucklow-St Martins in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M31 4EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M31 4EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202622, Erskine Road, Manchester, M31 4FXTerracedFreehold£250,000
14 Mar 20258, Sheldon Close, Manchester, M31 4NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,200
14 Mar 20258, Sheldon Close, Manchester, M31 4NSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£287,200
16 Jul 20254, Chapel Lane, Manchester, M31 4EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
17 Apr 20255, Hankinson Close, Manchester, M31 4NTOtherFreehold£700

Schools

In the M31 4EX postcode area, located within Partington, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M31 4EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableFairfield House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPartington Central AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBroadoak SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M31 4EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M31 4EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGarage FoodstoreVerbena Close, Trafford, M31 4EXWalking directions to Garage Foodstore
0.2 miHeron FoodsCentral Road, Trafford, M31 4ELWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miTesco ExpressCentral Road, Trafford, M31 4ELWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWood Lane StoresWood Lane, Trafford, M31 4LQWalking directions to Wood Lane Stores
0.3 miExpress ShopSmithy Lane, Trafford, M31 4RBWalking directions to Express Shop

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 M31 4EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlotte Amy Eileen Waterworth

Bucklow-St Martins - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andrew Western

Stretford and Urmston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTraffordE08000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyStretford and UrmstonE14001528
WardBucklow-St MartinsE05015244
ParishPartingtonE04000011
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PartingtonE02001275
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 017BE01006105
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M31 4EX

Is M31 4EX (Partington) safe?

The area around M31 4EX records about 172 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M31 4EX?

The median sale price around M31 4EX in Partington is £270,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M31 4EX?

There are 5 schools close to M31 4EX, including Fairfield House School (Good), Partington Central Academy (Good) and Broadoak School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M31 4EX?

M31 4EX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,097 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M31 4EX (Partington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M31 4EX is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Charlotte Amy Eileen Waterworth (Reform UK).

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.