Postcode M16 0JW 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 very high crime levels, with around 153.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gorse Hill Park.
Firswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,340 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Firswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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.
The average income per household in Firswood is £45,073 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M16 0JW.
Firswood near M16 0JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gorse Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gorse Hill Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Community Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £566,000 | £398 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £381,775 | £378 |
| Terraced | 13 | £290,000 | £381 |
| Flats | 27 | £180,250 | £312 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 27, Wilton Avenue, Manchester, M16 0JH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 3, Wilton Avenue, Manchester, M16 0JH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 20, Trent Bridge Walk, Manchester, M16 0JR | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 29, Rutland Avenue, Manchester, M16 0JF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 29, Rutland Avenue, Manchester, M16 0JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 |
In the M16 0JW postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 0JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quadrant Local | Great Stone Road, Trafford, M32 8GR | Walking directions to Quadrant Local |
| 0.2 mi | United Local | Brian Statham Way, Trafford, M16 0UH | Walking directions to United Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spanish Wines | 123 Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0LT | Walking directions to Spanish Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 737 Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0QW | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Montague Road, Trafford, M16 0RP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 0JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Adam Twose
Longford - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Western
Stretford and Urmston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M16 0JW records about 154 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around M16 0JW in Firswood is £300,358 (about £360 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M16 0JW, 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.
The closest station to M16 0JW is Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), about 95 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M16 0JW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,340 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 0JW is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Adam Twose (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.