Postcode M32 8QQ 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 8QQ.
Gorse Hill near M32 8QQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Ryebank Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ryebank Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Gorse Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Park |
Based on 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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8QQ.
| 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 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 388, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8GW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the M32 8QQ 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 | Primary | Kings Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Hilda's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2014. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M32 8QQ
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | United Local | Brian Statham Way, Trafford, M16 0UH | Walking directions to United Local |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Burleigh Road, Trafford, M32 0EJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8QQ, 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 8QQ 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 8QQ 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 8QQ, including St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good), Kings Road Primary School (Good) and St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M32 8QQ is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 513 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M32 8QQ 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 8QQ is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Adam Twose (Green Party).