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M16 0GH

Blenheim Road

Longford

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Detailed insights for M16 0GH

Overview

Postcode M16 0GH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
2.3%
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 21,433 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% 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

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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 0GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Firswood near M16 0GH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 0GH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.2 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 0GH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRyebank FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ryebank Fields

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
9,135.8 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

Pakistani
142
38.27%
British
112
30.19%
Caribbean
26
7.01%
Irish
23
6.2%
Other White
13
3.5%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
35.81%
No qualifications
73
23.55%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.97%
Apprenticeship
18
5.81%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
42.42%
Owns with a mortgage
48
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.15%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.79%
Other social rented
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Longford

Median price£299,000
Price per sq ft£362
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £416K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 (about £362 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 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
Detached4£516,000£400
Semi-Detached48£377,500£378
Terraced14£282,500£360
Flats26£193,750£332

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£516,000£195,000£368,750£346,500
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£400£288£367£323
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 2026214, Kings Road, Manchester, M16 0GRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£380,000
24 Oct 2025220, Kings Road, Manchester, M16 0GRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
31 Oct 20257, Oakfield Avenue, Manchester, M16 0HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
23 Jun 202547, Warwick Road South, Manchester, M16 0HTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£423,000
22 Jul 202621, Warwick Court, Manchester, M16 0JGDetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the M16 0GH postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 0GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryKings Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Teresa's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt John Vianney SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M16 0GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 0GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miQuadrant LocalGreat Stone Road, Trafford, M32 8GRWalking directions to Quadrant Local
0.3 miSpanish Wines123 Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0LTWalking directions to Spanish Wines
0.4 miSeymour News & GroceriesUpper Chorlton Road, Trafford, M16 0BNWalking directions to Seymour News & Groceries
0.4 miUnited LocalBrian Statham Way, Trafford, M16 0UHWalking directions to United Local
0.4 miBest-one130 Oswald Road, Manchester, M21 9QFWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Trafford district.

Band A£1,528
Band B£1,782
Band C£2,037
Band D£2,292
Band E£2,801
Band F£3,310
Band G£3,820
Band H£4,583

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 0GH, 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 Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 0GH

Is M16 0GH (Firswood) safe?

The area around M16 0GH 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 0GH?

The median sale price around M16 0GH in Longford is £299,000 (about £362 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 0GH?

There are 17 schools close to M16 0GH, including Kings Road Primary School (Good), St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good) and St John Vianney School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 0GH?

The closest station to M16 0GH is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 330 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 0GH?

M16 0GH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,433 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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