Postcode M32 0UQ 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 Firswood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Firswood is £45,073 per year. The nearest station is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.
Firswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,340 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Firswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Firswood is £45,073 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M32 0UQ.
Firswood near M32 0UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Manchester United Football Ground | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester United Football Ground |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Longford Park | Large | Walking directions to Longford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ryebank Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ryebank Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Gorse Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gorse Hill 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 0UQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | 141, Gorse Crescent, Manchester, M32 0UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 1, Gorse Avenue, Manchester, M32 0UL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 33, Gorse Lane, Manchester, M32 0UF | Terraced | Freehold | £293,336 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 84, Kings Lane, Manchester, M32 8GG | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 50, Kings Lane, Manchester, M32 8GG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £287,500 |
In the M32 0UQ postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M32 0UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wines Groceries | Shirley Avenue, Trafford, M32 0UH | Walking directions to Wines Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Quadrant Local | Great Stone Road, Trafford, M32 8GR | Walking directions to Quadrant Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Gorse Hill Mini Market | Burleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0PA | Walking directions to Premier Gorse Hill Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Burleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0EJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 737 Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0QW | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 M32 0UQ, 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 M32 0UQ records about 154 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.
The median sale price around M32 0UQ in Firswood is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M32 0UQ, including Stretford High School (Good), St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good) and Gorse Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M32 0UQ is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 493 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M32 0UQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,340 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 M32 0UQ 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.