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M16 0EX

Rye Bank Road

Longford

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Overview

Postcode M16 0EX is located in a major urban area, within the Longford ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Firswood area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Firswood is £45,073 per year. The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ryebank Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Firswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Firswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Firswood is £45,073 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M16 0EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Firswood near M16 0EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 0EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 0EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRyebank FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ryebank Fields
0.4 miManley ParkSmallWalking directions to Manley Park
0.4 miField of Os Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Field of Os Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
5,643.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.27(+11%)
Public order
10.04(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-56%)
Vehicle crime
6.13(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.02(-44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
40.23%
Pakistani
116
32.86%
Other White
16
4.53%
Caribbean
12
3.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.83%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
44.66%
No qualifications
37
14.62%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
34.68%
Owns outright
33
26.61%
Other social rented
20
16.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.48%
Social rents from council
12
9.68%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Longford

Median price£300,358
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £425K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £300,358 (about £360 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£566,000£398
Semi-Detached44£381,775£378
Terraced13£290,000£381
Flats27£180,250£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314,750£120,000£246,500£160,000
2017£320,000£108,995£250,000£200,000
2018£304,750£126,000£283,750£185,000
2019£325,500£122,000£319,000£205,000
2020£438,998£140,500£300,000£296,495
2021£452,998£187,000£345,000£299,995
2022£440,225£181,500£332,000£342,000
2023£405,000£171,000£390,000£340,000
2024£572,000£165,000£380,000£270,000
2025£505,000£185,125£375,000£290,000
2026£567,000£150,000£380,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£204£241£187
2017£255£207£249£206
2018£294£203£262£234
2019£270£192£293£221
2020£286£238£278£282
2021£310£279£310£290
2022£406£295£352£300
2023£302£330£345£326
2024£381£303£348£327
2025£398£324£378£360
2026£436£225£360£304
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20252, Firs Avenue, Manchester, M16 0GASemi-DetachedLeasehold£467,500
08 Oct 202520, Rye Bank Road, Manchester, M16 0FPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£530,000
17 Oct 20258, Woodstock Road, Manchester, M16 0HROtherFreehold£1,864
01 May 20266, Royston Road, Manchester, M16 0EUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
20 Mar 202516A, Broseley Road, Manchester, M16 0EZFlatsLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the M16 0EX postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 0EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableSt John Vianney SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Teresa's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 0EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 0EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSeymour News & GroceriesUpper Chorlton Road, Trafford, M16 0BNWalking directions to Seymour News & Groceries
0.3 miBest-one130 Oswald Road, Manchester, M21 9QFWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miQuadrant LocalGreat Stone Road, Trafford, M32 8GRWalking directions to Quadrant Local
0.3 miUnicorn Grocery89 Albany Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 0BNWalking directions to Unicorn Grocery
0.4 miBooze and FoodsUpper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 0BHWalking directions to Booze and Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Trafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,415
Band B£1,651
Band C£1,887
Band D£2,123
Band E£2,594
Band F£3,066
Band G£3,538
Band H£4,245

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M16 0EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Adam Twose

Longford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Western

Stretford and Urmston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTraffordE08000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyStretford and UrmstonE14001528
WardLongfordE05015250
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FirswoodE02001262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 004EE01006146
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 0EX

Is M16 0EX (Firswood) safe?

The area around M16 0EX records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M16 0EX?

The median sale price around M16 0EX in Firswood is £300,358 (about £360 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 0EX?

There are 16 schools close to M16 0EX, including St John Vianney School (Good), St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 0EX?

The closest station to M16 0EX is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 50 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 0EX?

M16 0EX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,506 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M16 0EX (Firswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M16 0EX is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Adam Twose (Green Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.