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M17 1WQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About M17 1WQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
M17 1WQ is a postcode in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook, Trafford, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M17 1WQ, then scores the surrounding small area 24/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M17 1WQ are jobs and property market signals, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M17 1WQ is based on Salford 034 Census 2021. It covers 9,324 residents, 4,144 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 26, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 23% owner-occupied, 47% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
Families checking schools near M17 1WQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 6 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 3 records marked free and 6 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M17 1WQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M17 1WQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 654 HMO licences, 21 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M17 1WQ
Is M17 1WQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 24/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M17 1WQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M17 1WQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near M17 1WQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for M17 1WQ?
LocaleIQ matched M17 1WQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around M17 1WQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 654 HMO licences, 21 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.