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M16 0FF

Seymour Grove

Longford

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Overview

Postcode M16 0FF 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 high 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Seymour Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Firswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most 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

52.3%

Approximately 52.3% 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 0FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Firswood near M16 0FF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 0FF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 0FF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSeymour ParkLargeWalking directions to Seymour Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
7,973.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.94(+61%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.76(-26%)
Public order
16.54(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.09(-21%)
Other theft
5.91(-10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
126
35%
British
100
27.78%
Indian
25
6.94%
Caribbean
23
6.39%
African
18
5%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
28.82%
No qualifications
78
27.08%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
37.12%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.18%
Owns outright
21
15.91%
Social rents from council
20
15.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.85%
Total households: 132

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025138, Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0WATerracedFreehold£298,000
25 Mar 202661, Addison Crescent, Manchester, M16 0LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
29 Apr 202543, Addison Crescent, Manchester, M16 0WPTerracedFreehold£250,000
08 Aug 2025169, Kings Road, Manchester, M16 0FLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
28 Mar 2025252, Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9GESemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the M16 0FF postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 0FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySeymour Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKings Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt John Vianney SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 0FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpanish Wines123 Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0LTWalking directions to Spanish Wines
0.2 miMecca Food Store131 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9WRWalking directions to Mecca Food Store
0.2 miManchester Super Store129 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9NRWalking directions to Manchester Super Store
0.3 miWorldwide FoodsTennis Street, Trafford, M16 0LHWalking directions to Worldwide Foods
0.3 miWarka Polish Delikatessen103A Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 7GSWalking directions to Warka Polish Delikatessen

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 0FF, 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 004BE01006114
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 0FF

Is M16 0FF (Firswood) safe?

The area around M16 0FF 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 0FF?

The median sale price around M16 0FF 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 0FF?

There are 19 schools close to M16 0FF, including Seymour Park Community Primary School (Outstanding), Kings Road Primary School (Good) and St John Vianney School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 0FF?

The closest station to M16 0FF is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 560 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 0FF?

M16 0FF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,268 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.