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Sub-area · Firswood · Trafford · North West

Living in Trafford 004B

Part of Firswood · 1,753 residents

Trafford 004B is a sub-area in Firswood, Trafford that skews under 18 and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,358 a month, up 2.7% on the year, with council tax in band C adding roughly £191/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (0th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,358+2.7%
vs last year
Liveability
78/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
96/100
Transit + walk
Schools
93/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1824%
18–3423%
35–4920%
50–6418%
65+15%
Population1,753
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied56%
Private rent12%
Social rent31%
Flats19%
Terraced8%
Semi-detached67%
Detached6%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person28%Couple with children18%Lone parent13%Other17%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 67.10
White36%Asian43%Black9%Mixed6%Other7%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian25%Muslim46%No religion20%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK71%
Born outside UK29%
General health (self-reported)
Good78%Fair15%Bad7%
Disability prevalence21%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above38%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications23%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Trafford 004B?

Trafford 004B sits inside Firswood, part of the wider Trafford council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Trafford 004B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Trafford 004B?
The median monthly rent across Trafford 004B is £1,358.
How safe is Trafford 004B?
Trafford 004B has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Trafford 004B?
Transport score: 96/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Trafford 004B part of?
Trafford 004B sits inside the Firswood neighbourhood, in Trafford, North West.