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M33 3 area guide

Who lives in M33 3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Trafford
Region
North West
Population
23,912 (2024)
At a glance

What M33 3 is like

The M33 3 postcode sector in Trafford covers 299 live postcodes and is home to about 23,912 people across 14 census neighbourhoods. 70% of households own their home, 20.9% rent privately and 8.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 40–44, and 61.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in M33 3 sold for a median of £445,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How M33 3 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.2/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 43.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore
£445,000

Median over 153 sales in M33 3, +18.2% on the year before.

TransportMore
6.0/ 10

Very good — 3 stations within a mile, 37 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 7 rated schools in M33 3 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£56,695

Average a year, before tax — higher than 59% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    43.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.2 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  3. 03
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in M33 3 is up 18.2% on the year before.

  4. 04
    Well connectedPositive

    3 stations within a mile and 37 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

M33 3 FAQs

01
Is M33 3 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.2 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 43.6 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in M33 3?

The median sale price over the last year was £445,000.

Homes in M33 3 sold for a median of £445,000 across 153 sales in the year to August 2026, +18.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is M33 3 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 43.6 offences per 1,000 people a year around M33 3, above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
04
Who lives in M33 3?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 40–44, at 8.3% of residents. 70% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (36.8%).
05
Which council covers M33 3?

M33 3 is in Trafford.

M33 3 is in Trafford, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is M33 3?

Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.

There are 37 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Brooklands (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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