Thistle Square Partington, Trafford
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (M31), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41000166.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £110,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- 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 A; Band D in Trafford costs £2,292 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Irlam, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Partington Central Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £52,500 | £50,000 | £55,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £24,000 | £24,000 | £24,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £36,000 | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2017 | 5 M31 4JL | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2015 | 7 M31 4JL | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2012 | 5 M31 4JL | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2010 | 5 M31 4JL | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 7 M31 4JL | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2003 | 19 M31 4JL | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 23 M31 4JL | Semi-detached | £24,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 3 M31 4JL | Terraced | £36,000 | |
| 13 Jul 1998 | 1 M31 4JL | Terraced | £20,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (51% of about 1,840 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)
- Former School and Red Brook Public House, Oak Road, Partington, not permissioned (380 m)
- Former Red Brook Public House, Oak Road, Partington, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Hayes Road and Green Lane: up to 160 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land west of Hayes Road: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026 to 1 October 2026: TRAFFORD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, 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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M31 4JL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| M31 4JF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 19 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M31 4JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M31 4JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Irlam 262,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Glazebrook 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Flixton 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Redbrook Road Partington | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Altrincham Interchange | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Henshall Lane Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Partington Central Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Davey Chemists | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Trafford General Hospital | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Altrincham Police Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,900 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,600 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coroners Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Broadoak Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Moss Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Partington North Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Brookheys Covert | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 13 | 13 |
9 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak School | Secondary | 11–16 | 190 m | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Partington Central Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Forest Gate Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cadishead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Lane Stores M31 4LT | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Village Catering Butcher M31 4LT | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| The Hope Centre M31 4LT | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd M31 4BU | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Caterlink@ Broadoak Secondary M31 4BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Davys Chemist M31 4WJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Fairfield Residential M31 4NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Springfield House M31 4NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Partington Leisure Centre M31 4ES | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Four Oaks Care Home M31 4ND | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| San-Legend UK Ltd M31 4TA | Other catering premises | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Shalimar Trading company M31 4LD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Ishys M31 4LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Yuit Loung Fish & Chips M31 4LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Big Cheesy M31 4LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cheshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 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
Hyacinth Walk · Magnolia Close · Rose Walk · Blackthorn Walk · Hankinson Close · Tulip Road · Iris Walk · Thorn Walk · Sussex Road · Elderberry Walk · Carmichael Close · Sheldon Close
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.