Postcode insights

M33 3BU

Montague Road

Sale Central

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Detailed insights for M33 3BU

Overview

Postcode M33 3BU is located in a major urban area, within the Sale Central ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Sale Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sale Central is £55,002 per year. The nearest station is Sale (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Worthington Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Sale Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,412 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Sale Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.5 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 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Sale Central is £55,002 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M33 3BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Sale Central near M33 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sale (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M33 3BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Sale (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Sale (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Brooklands (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Brooklands (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Dane Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Dane Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M33 3BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWorthington ParkLargeWalking directions to Worthington Park
0.3 miWalkden GardensSmallWalking directions to Walkden Gardens
0.4 miKelsall Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Kelsall Street Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
8,226.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.43(+94%)
Shoplifting
64.95(+1024%)
Public order
44.86(+343%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.46(+142%)
Other theft
27.1(+311%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
65.43%
Indian
20
7.43%
Other White
17
6.32%
Chinese
14
5.2%
Irish
10
3.72%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
59.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.11%
No qualifications
21
10.14%
Level 3 (A level)
16
7.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.8%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
33.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
32.23%
Owns outright
34
28.1%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.79%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Sale Central

Median price£334,000
Price per sq ft£394
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £420K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £334,000 (about £394 per square foot) in Sale Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,130,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sale Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£850,000£476
Semi-Detached37£500,000£427
Terraced67£341,000£406
Flats45£190,000£332

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sale Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sale Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£162,000£320,500£230,000
2017£543,750£154,250£335,000£233,500
2018£516,000£160,000£338,500£250,000
2019£410,000£180,000£450,000£246,750
2020£500,000£173,000£425,000£277,500
2021£570,000£171,750£421,250£285,300
2022£622,500£190,000£493,167£340,000
2023£735,000£194,000£440,000£322,500
2024£603,500£195,000£448,511£348,750
2025£657,500£201,000£487,500£343,000
2026£201,000£478,000£328,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sale Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sale Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389£257£265£247
2017£287£244£284£269
2018£339£263£299£287
2019£341£268£309£301
2020£381£277£317£319
2021£386£313£365£328
2022£512£332£406£380
2023£451£314£412£380
2024£435£339£387£396
2025£476£339£408£398
2026£338£440£406
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sale Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sale Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M33 3BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M33 3BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025Flat 41, Wardle Court, 14, Wardle Road, Sale, M33 3LYFlatsLeasehold£145,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 3, Wardle Court, 14, Wardle Road, Sale, M33 3BZFlatsLeasehold£213,000
12 Jun 2025Flat 4, 8, Stamford Place, Sale, M33 3BTFlatsLeasehold£180,000
14 May 2025Flat 5, Melrose House, 6A, Montague Road, Sale, M33 3AEFlatsLeasehold£275,000
04 Apr 2025Flat 2, 8, Marlborough Road, Sale, M33 3AFFlatsLeasehold£107,000

Schools

In the M33 3BU postcode area, located within Sale Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M33 3BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondarySale Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M33 3BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M33 3BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalTrafford, M33 2DHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miImmysBritannia Road, Trafford, M33 2ABWalking directions to Immys
0.2 miB&MBroad Road, Trafford, M33 2ALWalking directions to B&M
0.3 miFarmfoodsMarket Walk, Trafford, M33 7ZZWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miAldiSchool Road, Trafford, M33 7YFWalking directions to Aldi

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 M33 3BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eve Rebecca Parker

Sale Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mike Kane

Wythenshawe and Sale East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTraffordE08000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyWythenshawe and Sale EastE14001602
WardSale CentralE05015254
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sale CentralE02001273
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 015BE01006160
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M33 3BU

Is M33 3BU (Sale Central) safe?

The area around M33 3BU records about 221 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 M33 3BU?

The median sale price around M33 3BU in Sale Central is £334,000 (about £394 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M33 3BU?

There are 15 schools close to M33 3BU, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Springfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Sale Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M33 3BU?

The closest station to M33 3BU is Sale (Manchester Metrolink), about 252 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M33 3BU?

M33 3BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,412 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M33 3BU (Sale Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M33 3BU is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eve Rebecca Parker (Labour 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.