M33 area guide
Who lives in M33, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Trafford
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 68,327 (2024)
What M33 is like
The M33 postcode district in Trafford covers 1,561 live postcodes and is home to about 68,327 people in 27,788 households. 69.8% of households own their home, 15.3% rent privately and 14.3% are in social housing. The largest age group is 40–44, and 59.2% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is above the England and Wales average. Homes in M33 sold for a median of £395,750 over the year to August 2026.
How M33 compares
Headline figures for M33, set against England as a whole.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where M33 differs most from the national average.
- 01Higher crime than mostLook closer
43.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.
- 02Well connectedPositive
3 stations within a mile and 44 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
69.8% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
M33 FAQs
01Is M33 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in M33?The median sale price over the last year was £395,750.
The median sale price over the last year was £395,750.
03Is M33 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in M33?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers M33?The local authority for M33 is Trafford.
The local authority for M33 is Trafford.
06How well connected is M33?Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.
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.