Postcode M32 8GR is located in a major urban area, within the Longford ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Firswood area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below 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 0.2 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.
Firswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Firswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from M32 8GR.
Firswood near M32 8GR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Ryebank Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ryebank Fields |
| 0.4 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8GR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 29, Rutland Avenue, Manchester, M16 0JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 29, Rutland Avenue, Manchester, M16 0JF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 277, Kings Road, Manchester, M16 0HF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 27, Wilton Avenue, Manchester, M16 0JH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 3, Wilton Avenue, Manchester, M16 0JH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £420,000 |
In the M32 8GR postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M32 8GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | United Local | Brian Statham Way, Trafford, M16 0UH | Walking directions to United Local |
| 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 8GR, 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 8GR records about 79 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around M32 8GR in Firswood 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 8GR, including St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good), Kings Road Primary School (Good) and St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M32 8GR is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 349 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M32 8GR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,506 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 8GR 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.