Waterside is in Trafford Park, Manchester and in Trafford district. M17 1WD 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterside, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1WD 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 1WD, 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 1WD, 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 Waterside was 1.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 950.0% higher than the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Waterside has the lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook and the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Trafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Waterside, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £6,000,000 | 2022-07-04 | £6,541,625 |
| 9 Waterside, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-10-13 | £1,311,218 |
M17 1WD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School Burleigh Road , Stretford M32 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , Firswood M16 0GR | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Community 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,417 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 | 4,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misguided | 75 Trafford Wharf Road | 65 yd | |
| The Deli Grind | Quay West, Trafford Wharf Road | 351 yd | |
| Hotel Football - Manchester | 99 Sir Matt Busby Way | 404 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | G39, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays | 474 yd | |
| Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna | G40a, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | Old Trafford Football Ground, Sir Matt Busby Way | 519 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 530 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 577 yd | |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 620 yd | |
| Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies chicken and pizza | 680 Chester Road | 720 yd | |
| Subway | 682 Chester Road | 720 yd | |
| Legends Bar & Food Ltd | 672 Chester Road | 720 yd | |
| Lou Macaris Chip Shop | 684 Chester Road | 720 yd | |
| Champions | 678 Chester Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 615 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 862 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 908 yd | |
| Lidl | 750 Chester Road | 911 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 936 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 | 438 yd |
| Manchester United (Old Trafford) OLD TRAFFORD OLD TRAFFORD SIR MATT BUSBY WAY | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Stretfort Sports Village (Chester Centre) STRETFORD LEISURE CENTRE STRETFORD LEISURE CENTRE GREAT STONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 1,029 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.