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M32 8GH

Cromwell Road

Longford

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Detailed insights for M32 8GH

Overview

Postcode M32 8GH is located in a major urban area, within the Longford ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Stretford East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stretford East is £46,388 per year. The nearest station is Stretford (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Stretford East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stretford East has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.8%

Approximately 20.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Stretford East is £46,388 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from M32 8GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stretford East near M32 8GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M32 8GH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M32 8GH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.4 miRyebank FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ryebank Fields

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
8,072.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.39(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.19(-27%)
Public order
11.99(+18%)
Vehicle crime
7.79(+30%)
Robbery
6(+338%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
81.45%
Caribbean
9
4.07%
Other White
8
3.62%
Irish
6
2.71%
Chinese
4
1.81%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
57.3%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.51%
No qualifications
22
11.89%
Apprenticeship
14
7.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.86%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
30
29.7%
Owns outright
24
23.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
23.76%
Other social rented
15
14.85%
Social rents from council
6
5.94%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Longford

Median price£300,358
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £425K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £300,358 (about £360 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£566,000£398
Semi-Detached44£381,775£378
Terraced13£290,000£381
Flats27£180,250£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314,750£120,000£246,500£160,000
2017£320,000£108,995£250,000£200,000
2018£304,750£126,000£283,750£185,000
2019£325,500£122,000£319,000£205,000
2020£438,998£140,500£300,000£296,495
2021£452,998£187,000£345,000£299,995
2022£440,225£181,500£332,000£342,000
2023£405,000£171,000£390,000£340,000
2024£572,000£165,000£380,000£270,000
2025£505,000£185,125£375,000£290,000
2026£567,000£150,000£380,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£204£241£187
2017£255£207£249£206
2018£294£203£262£234
2019£270£192£293£221
2020£286£238£278£282
2021£310£279£310£290
2022£406£295£352£300
2023£302£330£345£326
2024£381£303£348£327
2025£398£324£378£360
2026£436£225£360£304
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202655, Cromwell Road, Manchester, M32 8GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£885,000
28 Apr 202565, Kenwood Road, Manchester, M32 8PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£840,000
13 Jun 202536, Norwood Road, Manchester, M32 8PWDetachedFreehold£683,000
31 Mar 202540, Norwood Road, Manchester, M32 8PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£850,000
08 Sept 202528, Longford Avenue, Manchester, M32 8QBTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the M32 8GH postcode area, located within Stretford East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M32 8GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLongford Park SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryStretford Grammar SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryVictoria Park Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M32 8GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M32 8GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisRaleigh Street, Trafford, M32 8LJWalking directions to Londis

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 M32 8GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Adam Twose

Longford - 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
WardLongfordE05015250
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stretford EastE02001269
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 011BE01006143
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M32 8GH

Is M32 8GH (Stretford East) safe?

The area around M32 8GH records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 M32 8GH?

The median sale price around M32 8GH in Stretford East is £300,358 (about £360 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M32 8GH?

There are 16 schools close to M32 8GH, including Longford Park School, Stretford Grammar School (Good) and Victoria Park Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M32 8GH?

The closest station to M32 8GH is Stretford (Manchester Metrolink), about 528 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M32 8GH?

M32 8GH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M32 8GH (Stretford East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M32 8GH is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Adam Twose (Green Party).

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.