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Sub-area · Hale · Trafford · North West

Living in Trafford 026B

Part of Hale · 1,704 residents

Trafford 026B is a sub-area in Hale, 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 G 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
64/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
88/100
Transit + walk
Schools
100/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1827%
18–3411%
35–4921%
50–6423%
65+18%
Population1,704
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied87%
Private rent12%
Social rent1%
Flats10%
Terraced17%
Semi-detached45%
Detached28%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person18%Couple with children35%Lone parent7%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 14.60
White92%Asian3%Black1%Mixed3%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian57%Muslim1%No religion29%Other6%
Country of birth
Born in UK92%
Born outside UK8%
General health (self-reported)
Good92%Fair6%Bad2%
Disability prevalence10%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above67%
Apprenticeship2%
No qualifications5%

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

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What's it like to rent in Trafford 026B?

Trafford 026B sits inside Hale, 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.

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Who is Trafford 026B 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 026B?
The median monthly rent across Trafford 026B is £1,358.
How safe is Trafford 026B?
Trafford 026B has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Trafford 026B?
Transport score: 88/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Trafford 026B part of?
Trafford 026B sits inside the Hale neighbourhood, in Trafford, North West.