Postcode M16 0GW is located in a major urban area, within the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Gorse Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 260.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £49,221 per year. The nearest station is Manchester United Football Ground, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gorse Hill Park.
Gorse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Gorse Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £49,221 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from M16 0GW.
Gorse Hill near M16 0GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manchester United Football Ground located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Manchester United Football Ground | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester United Football Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gorse Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Nansen Park | Small | Walking directions to Nansen Park |
| 0.2 mi | Gorse Hill Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Community Garden |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £290,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 36 | £275,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 18 | £164,750 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £119,250 | £183,475 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £130,000 | £193,250 | £168,000 |
| 2018 | £125,705 | £210,500 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £102,093 | £216,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £149,995 | £241,250 | £207,000 |
| 2021 | £206,500 | £260,000 | £218,000 |
| 2022 | £160,000 | £281,875 | £247,500 |
| 2023 | £193,000 | £267,500 | £245,050 |
| 2024 | £183,750 | £291,750 | £257,000 |
| 2025 | £175,000 | £295,000 | £272,000 |
| 2026 | £172,500 | £290,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £177 | £174 |
| 2017 | £204 | £203 | £175 |
| 2018 | £254 | £207 | £198 |
| 2019 | £373 | £230 | £200 |
| 2020 | £310 | £233 | £213 |
| 2021 | £343 | £277 | £227 |
| 2022 | £369 | £300 | £263 |
| 2023 | £332 | £273 | £251 |
| 2024 | £326 | £295 | £266 |
| 2025 | £262 | £313 | £296 |
| 2026 | £221 | £308 | £308 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0GW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | 25, Warwickgate House, 7, Warwick Road, Manchester, M16 0RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 22, Warwickgate House, 7, Warwick Road, Manchester, M16 0RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Apartment 57, Bowden Court, 17, Montague Road, Manchester, M16 0QT | Flats | Leasehold | £172,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Apartment 24, Bowden Court, 15, Montague Road, Manchester, M16 0QT | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Apartment 29, Bowden Court, 15, Montague Road, Manchester, M16 0QT | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the M16 0GW postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 0GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Montague Road, Trafford, M16 0QT | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Trafford, M16 0SN | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Montague Road, Trafford, M16 0RP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | United Local | Brian Statham Way, Trafford, M16 0UH | Walking directions to United Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 737 Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0QW | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Trafford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M16 0GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aaron James Fradley
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Western
Stretford and Urmston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M16 0GW records about 260 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M16 0GW in Gorse Hill is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M16 0GW, including Stretford High School (Good), Kings Road Primary School (Good) and Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M16 0GW is Manchester United Football Ground, about 236 m away.
M16 0GW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,666 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M16 0GW is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aaron James Fradley (Green Party).
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.