Trafford Wharf Road is in Trafford Park, Manchester and in Trafford district. M17 1FZ is located in the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M17 1FZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 52.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M17 1FZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 34.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 56.9% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 10.5% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 10.5% | -13.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 13.2% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 21% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 37.6% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 11.9% | 10.0% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 73.2% | 54.5% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 81.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 81.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafford Wharf Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itv Studios Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £50,000,000 | 2018-12-31 | £58,391,204 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
M17 1FZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radclyffe Community Primary School Phoebe Street , M5 3PH | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Burleigh Road , Stretford M32 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 702 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 919 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Street Tour | Itv Studios, Trafford Wharf Road | 2 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, Bbc Childrens, Blue | 235 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | BBC North Quay House, Blue | 247 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | Imperial War Museum, Trafford Wharf Road | 271 yd | |
| Grindsmith Media City Ltd | Unit 5& 6 At Ground Floor, The Garage, Broadway | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host Social | 'within Media Enterprise Centre', Blue | 235 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 466 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 483 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 554 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Fruit | Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road | 401 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 400 Third Avenue | 815 yd | |
| Green Fork | 394 Lloyd House, Third Avenue | 815 yd | |
| Wrap it in NW limited | 392 Lloyd House, Third Avenue | 815 yd | |
| REEF London Limited/Wendy's | 24 Kansas Avenue | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Red | 407 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.