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Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Old Trafford

A snapshot of life in Old Trafford, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Old Trafford is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 21,442. The average house price is £304,995 and the overall crime rate is 73.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Old Trafford ranks

Population

21,442

Avg House Price

£304,995

Crime Rate

73.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

441 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,084.5

Median Age

38.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Old Trafford's detached homes (£585,000) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£167,154).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Old Trafford prices have fallen 29% over the last 9 years (£426,631 → £304,995).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£585,000£585,0002
Semi-Detached£378,355£380,00012
Terraced£324,528£333,50018
Flat£167,154£160,00013

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Old Trafford is 73.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Old Trafford: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools6
Primary6
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Kings Road Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Old Trafford Community AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Seymour Park Community Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Alphonsus RC Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Teresa's RC Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Old Trafford averages 441 Mbps — 341% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Old Trafford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72.4
% Rated C or Above71.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,039

Demographics & Economy

Population21,442
Median Age38.5
Median Household Income£31,084.5
Employment Rate56.7%
Owner Occupied53.1%
Degree-Level Qualified40.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Old Trafford?
The average house price in Old Trafford is £304,995 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Old Trafford?
The most affordable entry point in Old Trafford is a flat, with an average price of £167,154.
Is Old Trafford a safe place to live?
Old Trafford has a recorded crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Old Trafford?
Old Trafford has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Old Trafford?
Average broadband download speeds in Old Trafford are around 441 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.
How big is Old Trafford?
Old Trafford is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 21,442.

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