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M32 8GL

Marston Road

Longford

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Overview

Postcode M32 8GL 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Stretford East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stretford East has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M32 8GL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stretford East near M32 8GL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M32 8GL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M32 8GL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.4 miRyebank FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ryebank Fields
0.4 miGorse Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Gorse Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
5,320 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.81(+49%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.98(-44%)
Public order
6.99(-31%)
Vehicle crime
6.99(+17%)
Burglary
5.24(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
46.12%
Pakistani
60
15.04%
Indian
33
8.27%
Other White
29
7.27%
Irish
28
7.02%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
43.08%
No qualifications
52
16.35%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.6%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
48.97%
Owns with a mortgage
54
37.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.34%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.76%
Shared ownership
1
0.69%
Total households: 145

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8GL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8GL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 2025106, Cromwell Road, Manchester, M32 8QLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£575,000
06 Jun 2025458, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8QWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£330,000
07 Feb 2025424, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
28 Aug 202513, Alder Grove, Manchester, M32 8PGTerracedFreehold£393,500
20 Feb 20256, Alder Grove, Manchester, M32 8PGDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the M32 8GL postcode area, located within Stretford East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryVictoria Park Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryStretford Grammar SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M32 8GL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M32 8GL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisRaleigh Street, Trafford, M32 8LJWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miWines GroceriesShirley Avenue, Trafford, M32 0UHWalking directions to Wines Groceries
0.4 miPremier Gorse Hill Mini MarketBurleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0PAWalking directions to Premier Gorse Hill Mini Market
0.4 miQuadrant LocalGreat Stone Road, Trafford, M32 8GRWalking directions to Quadrant Local
0.4 miCo-op FoodBurleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0EJWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8GL, 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 011AE01006142
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M32 8GL

Is M32 8GL (Stretford East) safe?

The area around M32 8GL records about 59 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 8GL?

The median sale price around M32 8GL 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 8GL?

There are 14 schools close to M32 8GL, including Longford Park School, Victoria Park Junior School (Outstanding) and Stretford Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M32 8GL?

The closest station to M32 8GL is Stretford (Manchester Metrolink), about 717 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M32 8GL?

M32 8GL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M32 8GL 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.