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M33 5GL

Ashton Lane

Ashton upon Mersey

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Detailed insights for M33 5GL

Overview

Postcode M33 5GL is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton upon Mersey ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton upon Mersey North area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton upon Mersey North is £47,838 per year. The nearest station is Sale (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ashton Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Ashton upon Mersey North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ashton upon Mersey North has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ashton upon Mersey North is £47,838 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M33 5GL.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton upon Mersey North near M33 5GL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M33 5GL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Sale (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Sale (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M33 5GL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAshton ParkMediumWalking directions to Ashton Park

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
7,396.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.36(-62%)
Burglary
9.99(+80%)
Public order
8.74(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.74(-3%)
Vehicle crime
3.75(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
88.35%
African
7
2.63%
Other White
5
1.88%
Chinese
4
1.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.5%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
43.46%
No qualifications
32
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.54%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
39.68%
Owns outright
43
34.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.08%
Other social rented
10
7.94%
Social rents from council
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Ashton upon Mersey

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£392
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £505K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Ashton upon Mersey area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton upon Mersey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£581,250£452
Semi-Detached51£472,000£424
Terraced37£329,000£371
Flats25£225,000£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashton upon Mersey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton upon Mersey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£150,000£298,000£220,250
2017£447,500£153,750£334,000£240,500
2018£496,250£169,495£344,000£277,600
2019£465,000£173,630£370,000£260,000
2020£485,750£156,500£350,000£297,300
2021£570,000£205,000£389,500£310,000
2022£532,000£213,750£447,500£330,000
2023£620,000£185,000£437,000£323,500
2024£705,000£210,000£467,500£378,250
2025£584,500£210,000£425,000£330,500
2026£634,000£195,000£480,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton upon Mersey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton upon Mersey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£229£286£243
2017£347£228£300£268
2018£388£263£320£285
2019£330£252£330£286
2020£362£247£346£301
2021£412£284£385£319
2022£441£293£415£368
2023£442£294£409£384
2024£442£320£411£397
2025£464£320£422£367
2026£452£295£427£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton upon Mersey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashton upon Mersey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M33 5GL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M33 5GL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 20265, Pinfold Mews, Sale, M33 5FWTerracedFreehold£292,500
20 Jun 20252A, Church Lane, Sale, M33 5QWDetachedLeasehold£430,000
10 Apr 202599, Ashton Lane, Sale, M33 5SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
06 Feb 2026144, Ashton Lane, Sale, M33 5EZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£425,000
29 Sept 202513, Carrington Lane, Sale, M33 5WDSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the M33 5GL postcode area, located within Ashton upon Mersey North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M33 5GL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWellfield Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryWellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M33 5GL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M33 5GL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food12-16 Green Lane, Sale, M33 5PPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco ExpressGreen Lane, Trafford, M33 5PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miCostcutter94 Park Road, Sale, M33 6HZWalking directions to Costcutter

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 5GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Hartley

Ashton upon Mersey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Connor Rand

Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTraffordE08000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyAltrincham and Sale WestE14001065
WardAshton upon MerseyE05015240
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton upon Mersey NorthE02001271
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 013CE01006170
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M33 5GL

Is M33 5GL (Ashton upon Mersey North) safe?

The area around M33 5GL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M33 5GL?

The median sale price around M33 5GL in Ashton upon Mersey North is £400,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M33 5GL?

There are 10 schools close to M33 5GL, including Wellfield Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Wellfield Junior School (Good) and All Saints' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M33 5GL?

The closest station to M33 5GL is Sale (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,504 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M33 5GL?

M33 5GL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M33 5GL (Ashton upon Mersey North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West covering M33 5GL is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Hartley (Labour and Co-operative 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.