Postcode M32 8QG is located in a major urban area, within the Longford area 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 median sale price in Longford is £325,125 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £234,250 and £421,250. The nearest station is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 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 13,465 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% 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 33.0% 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 8QG.
Gorse Hill near M32 8QG has very low 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Manchester United Football Ground | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester United Football Ground |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Longford Park | Large | Walking directions to Longford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ryebank Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ryebank Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Gorse Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £325,125 (about £359 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £885,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £495,000 | £364 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £377,500 | £378 |
| Terraced | 13 | £290,000 | £347 |
| Flats | 24 | £191,250 | £289 |
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 | £382,500 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £495,000 | £190,000 | £368,750 | £385,000 |
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 | £364 | £280 | £369 | £331 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 383, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8GP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 383, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8GP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 383, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8GP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 84, Kings Lane, Manchester, M32 8GG | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 141, Gorse Crescent, Manchester, M32 0UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the M32 8QG postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Teresa's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Stretford High School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kings Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M32 8QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | United Local | Brian Statham Way, Trafford, M16 0UH | Walking directions to United Local |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | 737 Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0QW | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Trafford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M32 8QG, 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 8QG 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around M32 8QG in Longford is £325,125 (about £359 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M32 8QG, including St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good), Stretford High School (Good) and Kings Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M32 8QG is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 471 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M32 8QG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,465 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 8QG is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Adam Twose (Green Party).