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M32 8LJ

Raleigh Street

Longford

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Overview

Postcode M32 8LJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.2 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Stretford East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,219 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Stretford East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from M32 8LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Stretford East near M32 8LJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M32 8LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Trafford Park

N/A

Walking directions to Trafford Park
0.9 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M32 8LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
6,033.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.05(+66%)
Public order
41.85(+313%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.47(+81%)
Other theft
17.32(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.87(+77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
73.33%
Other White
18
6.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
4.21%
Irish
12
4.21%
African
8
2.81%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
48.77%
No qualifications
31
12.7%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
30.77%
Other social rented
28
17.95%
Owns outright
21
13.46%
Social rents from council
4
2.56%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Longford

Median price£299,000
Price per sq ft£362
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £416K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 (about £362 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 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
Detached4£516,000£400
Semi-Detached48£377,500£378
Terraced14£282,500£360
Flats26£193,750£332

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£516,000£195,000£368,750£346,500
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£400£288£367£323
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 8LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202514, Raleigh Street, Manchester, M32 8LJTerracedLeasehold£265,000
23 May 202517, Raleigh Street, Manchester, M32 8LJTerracedLeasehold£218,000
28 Oct 202516, Smeaton Close, Manchester, M32 0SYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£292,500
27 Mar 2026Apartment 30, 1001, Chester Road, Manchester, M32 0TAFlatsLeasehold£190,000
15 Dec 2025Apartment 44, 1001, Chester Road, Manchester, M32 0TAFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M32 8LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryVictoria Park Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Ann's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryVictoria Park Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M32 8LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M32 8LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisRaleigh Street, Trafford, M32 8LJWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPremier Gorse Hill Mini MarketBurleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0PAWalking directions to Premier Gorse Hill Mini Market
0.4 miLondisNelson Street, Trafford, M32 8LUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCo-op FoodBurleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0EJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miAldiTrafford, M32 9BAWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Trafford district.

Band A£1,528
Band B£1,782
Band C£2,037
Band D£2,292
Band E£2,801
Band F£3,310
Band G£3,820
Band H£4,583

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 8LJ, 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 011CE01006144
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M32 8LJ

Is M32 8LJ (Stretford East) safe?

The area around M32 8LJ records about 176 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.

What is the average house price near M32 8LJ?

The median sale price around M32 8LJ in Longford is £299,000 (about £362 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M32 8LJ?

There are 15 schools close to M32 8LJ, including Victoria Park Junior School (Outstanding), St Ann's RC Primary School (Good) and Victoria Park Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M32 8LJ?

The closest station to M32 8LJ is Stretford (Manchester Metrolink), about 327 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M32 8LJ?

M32 8LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,219 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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