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M32 8LU

Nelson Street

Longford

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Overview

Postcode M32 8LU 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
73.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Stretford East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% 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

73.9%

Approximately 73.9% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from M32 8LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Stretford East near M32 8LU 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M32 8LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Trafford Park

N/A

Walking directions to Trafford Park
1 mi

Dane Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Dane Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M32 8LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
5,882.4 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
197
79.44%
Caribbean
10
4.03%
Pakistani
9
3.63%
African
7
2.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.02%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
37.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
23.98%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
64
47.76%
Social rents from council
35
26.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.7%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.21%
Owns outright
9
6.72%
Total households: 134

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202510, Nelson Street, Manchester, M32 8LUTerracedFreehold£238,500
26 Jan 202676, Lacy Street, Manchester, M32 8LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
26 Jun 202539, Church Street, Manchester, M32 9AHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£312,000
11 Apr 202517, Larch Avenue, Manchester, M32 8HZFlatsLeasehold£150,000
04 Mar 202522, Larch Avenue, Manchester, M32 8HZFlatsLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the M32 8LU postcode area, located within Stretford East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M32 8LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryVictoria Park Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryStretford Grammar SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M32 8LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M32 8LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisNelson Street, Trafford, M32 8LUWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miHeron FoodsChester Road, Manchester, M32 9BDWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miAldiTrafford, M32 9BAWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 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 8LU, 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 8LU

Is M32 8LU (Stretford East) safe?

The area around M32 8LU 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 8LU?

The median sale price around M32 8LU 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 8LU?

There are 8 schools close to M32 8LU, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good), Victoria Park Infant School (Good) and Stretford Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M32 8LU?

The closest station to M32 8LU is Stretford (Manchester Metrolink), about 387 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M32 8LU?

M32 8LU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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