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Sub-area · Gorse Hill · Trafford · North West

Living in Trafford 003C

Part of Gorse Hill · 2,692 residents

Trafford 003C is a sub-area in Gorse Hill, Trafford that skews 18–34 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,358 a month, up 2.7% on the year, with council tax in band A 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
85/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
97/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1823%
18–3427%
35–4925%
50–6417%
65+9%
Population2,692
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied55%
Private rent30%
Social rent15%
Flats22%
Terraced67%
Semi-detached9%
Detached2%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person33%Couple with children18%Lone parent17%Other8%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 45.70
White72%Asian12%Black9%Mixed6%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian42%Muslim10%No religion38%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK81%
Born outside UK19%
General health (self-reported)
Good84%Fair11%Bad5%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above38%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications16%

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

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What's it like to rent in Trafford 003C?

Trafford 003C sits inside Gorse Hill, 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 003C 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 003C?
The median monthly rent across Trafford 003C is £1,358.
How safe is Trafford 003C?
Trafford 003C has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Trafford 003C?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Trafford 003C part of?
Trafford 003C sits inside the Gorse Hill neighbourhood, in Trafford, North West.