Trafford: population and statistics
Trafford has a population of 240,981 (2025) across 106.0 km², or 2,272 people per km². It ranks 89 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 240,981 residents
- 106.0 km²
- 2,272 people/km²
- 30 m
Trafford in numbers
Population of Trafford over time
Trafford had 232,504 residents in 2015 and 240,981 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 235,937 |
| 2021 | 235,586 |
| 2022 | 236,599 |
| 2023 | 238,189 |
| 2024 | 239,618 |
| 2025 | 240,981 |
All indicators for Trafford
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Trafford | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.9% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 258 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.5% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 27 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trafford | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 104,670 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 83 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 49.1% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 39 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.8% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 266 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 96,269 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 81 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 79.7% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 206 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 20.2% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 106 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.6% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 106 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.3% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 237 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.0% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 135 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £400,688 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 77 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 9.6% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 6 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Trafford | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.9% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 51 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.9% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 151 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trafford | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 13,580 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 58 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 56.4 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 58 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 11,780 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 57 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,973 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 88 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Trafford | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.1% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 108 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Trafford | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.3% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 147 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Trafford ranks 13 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 9.6% in Trafford, compared with an average of 4.7% in North West and 1.9% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Trafford, compared with an average of 1.3% in North West and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North West for “Average house price”.
- Number 1 in North West for “House price change over 12 months”.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,852 football pitches.
- 8.0 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: Trafford
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.1
- Construction8.8% ×0.7
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.0% ×1.4
- Real estate5.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
Where is Trafford?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trafford?
Trafford has 240,981 residents (2025), ranking 89 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Trafford?
Trafford covers 106.0 km², with a density of 2,272 people per km².
Is the population of Trafford growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Trafford went from 232,504 to 240,981, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Trafford?
Trafford is in North West (region). Latitude 53.433, longitude −2.300.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Trafford?
In Trafford, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 6 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Trafford?
In Trafford, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Trafford?
The nearest to Trafford are Manchester (3.8 km), Salford (8.8 km), Stockport (9.6 km), Tameside (15 km), Oldham (17 km).