M17 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M17 district covers Urmston, Stretford, University, Crescent & Adelphi Street. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M17
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M17 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 46 min by train, door to door
- Liverpool: 85 min by train, door to door
Primary schools nearby
- Barton Clough Primary School · M32 9TG · Good (2024) · Bottom 20% in England
- Kingsway Primary School · M41 0SP · Good (2023)
- Gorse Hill Primary School · M32 0PF · Good (2023) · Bottom 31% in England
- St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School · M32 9PD · Good (2024) · Top 8% in England
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School · M30 0FL · Good (2023) · Bottom 24% in England
- St Ann's RC Primary School · M32 8SH · Some aspects not as strong (2025) · Bottom 49% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Lostock High School · M32 9PL · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 23% in England
- Stretford High School · M32 0XA · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 48% in England
- St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy · M41 9PD · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 28% in England
- All Hallows RC High School · M6 8AA · Remains Good (2022) · Top 40% in England
- Oasis Academy MediaCityUK · M50 3UQ · Report card 2025: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 16% in England
- Ellesmere Park High School · M30 9BP · Good (2023) · Bottom 37% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in M17
- Trafford Ecology Park Holiday Club · M17 1HB
- Corner House Nursery Trafford Park · M17 1JE · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in M17
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M17 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Park West & Kingsway Park | 48% | £370k | — | 10 min |
| Trafford Park East & Sevenways | 42% | £300k | — | 11 min |
| Lostock & Stretford Meadows | 5% | £288k | — | 6 min |
| Gorse Hill | 2% | £269k | — | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the M17 postcode?
M17 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Urmston, Stretford, University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, with 161 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M17?
The typical home price across M17's neighbourhoods is £300k, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from M17?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 46 minutes; Liverpool 85 minutes.