House prices in Trafford
The median price paid for a home in Trafford was £375,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,616 sales. House prices in Trafford rose 3.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 17.2% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Trafford was 76% higher than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Trafford was £1,369 a month in August 2026, 2.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Trafford are not shown: The police in Greater Manchester don't publish street crime to data.police.uk.
Where Trafford stands out
- Prices in Trafford had the 19th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+3.9%).
House prices in Trafford
The median price paid in Trafford was £375,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,616 sales, or £4,126 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £675,000 | 377 | £5,069 | +1.5% | +15.8% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £408,000 | 1,097 | £4,348 | +3.0% | +21.2% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £335,000 | 699 | £3,927 | +2.1% | +19.3% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £190,900 | 443 | £3,333 | −4.5% | +2.9% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford | £375,000 | +3.9% | +17.2% | £4,126 | +2.1% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Trafford sold for a median £4,126 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 59% higher than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Trafford has the 85th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +3.9% change over the year is the 19th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 9th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Trafford
The average private rent in Trafford was £1,369 a month in August 2026, 2.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Trafford are 44.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Trafford has the 87th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Trafford
2,473 homes were sold in Trafford in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.03 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Trafford were 3.2% up on the year before and 40.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 152nd fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Trafford
Deprivation in Trafford
Trafford is the 74th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 223rd |
| Income | 217th |
| Employment | 181st |
| Education and skills | 280th |
| Health | 169th |
| Crime | 142nd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 288th |
| Living environment | 70th |
Broadband and mobile in Trafford
94.0% of premises in Trafford can get gigabit broadband and 99.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.6% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 77th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
99.2% of premises in Trafford get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Trafford
In the year ending June 2025, 16,132 people moved to Trafford from elsewhere in the UK and 15,309 moved away, a net gain of 823 (3.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Manchester 4,868
- Salford 1,572
- Stockport 648
Most moved out to
- Manchester 2,930
- Salford 1,394
- Cheshire East 952
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Trafford
How much does a house cost in Trafford?
The median price paid for a home in Trafford was £375,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £675,000; semi-detached £408,000; terraced £335,000; flats £190,900.
Are house prices in Trafford going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Trafford rose 3.9%, and over five years it rose 17.2%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Trafford?
The average private rent in Trafford was £1,369 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £944; 2 bed £1,202; 3 bed £1,483; 4+ bed £2,106.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Trafford?
92.6% of premises in Trafford can get full fibre and 94.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Salford 7 km
- Manchester 9 km
- Warrington 14 km
- Stockport 16 km
- Bury 19 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.