Postcode M32 8GN is located in a major urban area, within the Longford ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Gorse Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £49,221 per year. The nearest station is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.
Gorse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Gorse Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £49,221 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M32 8GN.
Gorse Hill near M32 8GN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Longford Park | Large | Walking directions to Longford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ryebank Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ryebank Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Gorse Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £566,000 | £398 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £381,775 | £378 |
| Terraced | 13 | £290,000 | £381 |
| Flats | 27 | £180,250 | £312 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8GN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 388, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8GW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 414, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8GW | Terraced | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 25, Kings Lane, Manchester, M32 8GG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the M32 8GN postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M32 8GN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Quadrant Local | Great Stone Road, Trafford, M32 8GR | Walking directions to Quadrant Local |
| 0.3 mi | Wines Groceries | Shirley Avenue, Trafford, M32 0UH | Walking directions to Wines Groceries |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Raleigh Street, Trafford, M32 8LJ | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8GN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Adam Twose
Longford - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Western
Stretford and Urmston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M32 8GN records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M32 8GN in Gorse Hill is £300,358 (about £360 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M32 8GN, including Longford Park School, St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good) and Stretford High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M32 8GN is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 728 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M32 8GN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,489 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 8GN is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Adam Twose (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.