Postcode insights

M33 5WF

Buck Lane

Ashton upon Mersey

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Detailed insights for M33 5WF

Overview

Postcode M33 5WF 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 low crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Urmston, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ashton Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Ashton upon Mersey North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ashton upon Mersey North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.5%

Approximately 12.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from M33 5WF.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton upon Mersey North near M33 5WF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Urmston located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M33 5WF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAshton ParkMediumWalking directions to Ashton Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
7,368.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.14(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.93(-39%)
Vehicle crime
6.68(+12%)
Shoplifting
5.46(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
81.29%
Other White
13
4.42%
Other Asian
6
2.04%
African
5
1.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.7%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
39.01%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.7%
No qualifications
24
10.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
36.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
25.78%
Owns outright
28
21.88%
Other social rented
10
7.81%
Social rents from council
6
4.69%
Total households: 128

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 5WF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M33 5WF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 202613, Buck Lane, Sale, M33 5WFSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
08 Jan 202615, Buck Lane, Sale, M33 5WFTerracedFreehold£179,000
21 Mar 202521, Bankfield Road, Sale, M33 5QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
27 Apr 202620, Hall Avenue, Sale, M33 5WGTerracedFreehold£430,000
23 Oct 20253, Hall Avenue, Sale, M33 5WGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the M33 5WF postcode area, located within Ashton upon Mersey North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M33 5WF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWellfield Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M33 5WF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressGreen Lane, Trafford, M33 5PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op Food12-16 Green Lane, Sale, M33 5PPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miNisaManor Avenue, Trafford, M33 5JSWalking directions to Nisa

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 5WF, 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 013BE01006169
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M33 5WF

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

The area around M33 5WF records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5WF?

The median sale price around M33 5WF 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 5WF?

There are 9 schools close to M33 5WF, including Wellfield Junior School (Good), Wellfield Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) and All Saints' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M33 5WF?

M33 5WF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,810 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West covering M33 5WF 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.