M17 1BS postcode in Old Trafford, Trafford
M17 1BS is a postcode in Old Trafford, in the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook ward of Trafford. It is in the Stretford and Urmston parliamentary constituency and the Greater Manchester police force area, and has been in use since February 1990.
Where M17 1BS is, and what is near it
- M17 1BS
- Other postcodes in M17 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.4728, longitude -2.3120)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after M17 1BS?
- TraffordCouncil, for all local services Trafford: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around M17 1BS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Greater ManchesterPolice force area
- Stretford and UrmstonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Andrew Western (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Andrew Western
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at M17 1BS?
75% of the homes and businesses at M17 1BS can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 75% gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at M17 1BS?
BinDayBuddy does not read Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is M17 1BS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 20 homes and businesses at M17 1BS. 17 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Trafford
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for M17 1BS: 1,014 properties in Trafford are at high risk (0.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Trafford
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of M17 1BS is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 22:03 on 23 October 2026.
- Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and UrmstonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 22:03 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near M17 1BS?
HM Land Registry records 3 sales of homes in M17 1 in the 12 months to August 2026: too few to give a typical price.
- Flat or maisonette 3 sales, too few to price
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in M17 1BS
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in M17 1BS from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near M17 1BS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 620 homes in the neighbourhood around M17 1BS. Over half of them (82%) are in council tax band B. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (90%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Trafford for 2026‑27: £2,292. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,528 (band A) to £2,037 (band C); band B, the most common, is £1,782.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 50 (8%) | £1,528 |
| Band B | about 510 (82%) | £1,782 |
| Band C | about 60 (10%) | £2,037 |
| Band D | fewer than 5 | £2,292 |
| Band E | withheld | £2,801 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,310 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,820 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,583 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 10% 1945 to 1964
- 90% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 1983 to 1999, 2000 to 2009, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Trafford before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of M17 1BS is in (ONS area E01006121), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near M17 1BS?
The nearest open schools to M17 1BS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to M17 1BS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of M17 1BS is Manchester United FC Rail Station, 1.8 km away in a straight line.
- Manchester United FC Rail Station Railway station 1.8 kmCycle
- Trafford Park Rail Station Railway station 2.0 kmCycle
- Village (Manchester Metrolink) Underground, metro or tram 600 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Carborundum, 238 m away.
More stations near M17 1BS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near M17 1BS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of M17 1BS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Willows Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 736 2356 1.4 kmCycle
- Cornerstone Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 213 1980 1.6 kmCycle
- 1/Salford Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2024 · Phone 0161 736 1166 2.0 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near M17 1BS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of M17 1BS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Merchants Quay Charging point · 2 chargers 1.6 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.8 kmCycle
- MFG Salford Service Station Charging point · 1 charger 1.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near M17 1BS?
The nearest to the centre of M17 1BS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- YOR Dental at MediaCityUK Phone 0161 713 3655 500 mWalk
- Renova Dental Phone 0161 358 0062 1.6 kmCycle
- Salford Oral Surgery Phone 07398 750409 1.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to M17 1BS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Salford Royal Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 0161 789 7373 1.8 kmCycle
- Oaklands Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 0161 787 7700 2.3 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near M17 1BS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of M17 1BS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Merrymeet Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 737 5606 1.3 kmCycle
- Park View Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 737 8387 1.9 kmCycle
- Hope Manor Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2024 · Phone 0161 788 7121 1.9 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near M17 1BS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of M17 1BS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Phlo Digital Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8191 9444 1.0 kmWalk
- Well, 1 Tootal Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0161 736 1521 1.3 kmCycle
- Cohens Chemist, 109 Langworthy Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0161 736 1205 1.7 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near M17 1BS?
The nearest vets to the centre of M17 1BS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- PDSA PetAid Hospital 2.7 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets 3.1 kmCycle
- Buchanan - Monton Veterinary 3.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is M17 1BS in a conservation area?
The centre of M17 1BS is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near M17 1BS?
Greater Manchester's police force has published no crime figures to Police.uk for any month from September 2024 to August 2026, so we have none to show for M17 1BS. A count from Police.uk here would take in only the few crimes that neighbouring forces record nearby, so we show none rather than a figure that looks like a quiet area.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for M17 1BS
- Ward
- Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Old Trafford
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- February 1990
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Crime and local policing: Find your area on Police.uk
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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