A5081 Trafford Park, Trafford
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (M17), about 350 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 41000227.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Trafford costs £2,292 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Trafford Park, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Trafford Group Practice, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Trafford in 2026-27: Band D £2,292 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,528 | £1,782 | £2,037 | £2,292 | £2,801 | £3,310 | £3,820 | £4,583 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (57% of about 1,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Lightbox phases 1 and 2, MediaCityUK, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- MediaCity / Quayside regeneration framework area: up to 3,200 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 October 2026: TRAFFORD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Section 50, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 19 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M17 1JE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 17 | unlikely |
| M17 1JZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M17 1JE | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| M17 1JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Trafford Park 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Humphrey Park 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Eccles (Manchester) 257,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Village (Manchester Metrolink) | 240 m |
| Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) | 620 m (0.4 miles) | |
| MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Circle Trafford Park | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Eccles Interchange | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Manchester Old Trafford Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elmtronics Ltd. | Electric Car Charging Company In Manchester | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Trafford Group Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Phlo Digital Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental At Mediacity UK | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Stretford Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Salford, Media City Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,280 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 610 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Weaste Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weaste Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Buile Hill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Bay | Lake or reservoir | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Trafford Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Central Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Treasure Wood | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Houghend Clough | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Trafford: see them on the Trafford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stretford High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Victoria Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Victoria Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Trees Kitchen and Bar M17 1BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| SIX TREES KITCHEN - Mobile M17 1BN | Mobile caterer | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Sara Saffron M17 1LB | Importers/Exporters | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Just Fruit M17 1LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| TeamSport Indoor Karting M17 1NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Greggs M17 1JE | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| The Village Chippy M17 1JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Nila's Burmese Cafe M17 1JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Green Fork M17 1JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Food on Third M17 1JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Wrap it in NW limited M17 1JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Emma's Cafe M17 1JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2025 |
| South M17 1FP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Noir M17 1DQ | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Seven Bro7hers M17 1HH | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 15% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tenth Street · Ordinal Street · Circle South · Europa Way · Sixth Street · Trafford Wharf Road · Village Court · John Gilbert Way · First Avenue · Eighth Street · Fifth Street · Eleventh Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.