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M32 8QS

Great Stone Road

Longford

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Detailed insights for M32 8QS

Overview

Postcode M32 8QS 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 0.3 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Firswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Firswood is £45,073 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M32 8QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Firswood near M32 8QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M32 8QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 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)
0.7 mi

Manchester United Football Ground

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester United Football Ground

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M32 8QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.3 miRyebank FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ryebank Fields
0.4 miGorse Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Gorse Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
5,083.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.27(+11%)
Public order
10.04(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-56%)
Vehicle crime
6.13(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.02(-44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
46.03%
Pakistani
60
16.44%
Indian
35
9.59%
Other White
24
6.58%
Irish
21
5.75%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
43.53%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.91%
No qualifications
38
13.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
44%
Owns with a mortgage
53
42.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.8%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M32 8QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 2025383, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8GPSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
06 Jun 2025383, Kings Road, Manchester, M32 8GPSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
12 Mar 202578, Great Stone Road, Manchester, M16 0HDTerracedLeasehold£527,500
07 Feb 202545, Bedford Road, Manchester, M16 0JBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£340,000
12 Nov 2025277, Kings Road, Manchester, M16 0HFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the M32 8QS postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M32 8QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Teresa's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKings Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M32 8QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miQuadrant LocalGreat Stone Road, Trafford, M32 8GRWalking directions to Quadrant Local
0.4 miWines GroceriesShirley Avenue, Trafford, M32 0UHWalking directions to Wines Groceries
0.4 miBest-one130 Oswald Road, Manchester, M21 9QFWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miUnited LocalBrian Statham Way, Trafford, M16 0UHWalking directions to United Local

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 8QS, 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)FirswoodE02001262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 004EE01006146
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M32 8QS

Is M32 8QS (Firswood) safe?

The area around M32 8QS 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.

What is the average house price near M32 8QS?

The median sale price around M32 8QS in Firswood is £300,358 (about £360 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M32 8QS?

There are 17 schools close to M32 8QS, 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.

What is the nearest station to M32 8QS?

The closest station to M32 8QS is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 498 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M32 8QS?

M32 8QS 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).

Who represents M32 8QS (Firswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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