Postcode M16 0PE 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 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 Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seymour 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 14.3% 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.
The average income per household in Firswood is £45,073 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from M16 0PE.
Firswood near M16 0PE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Pomona (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Pomona (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Seymour Park | Large | Walking directions to Seymour Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hullard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hullard Park |
| 0.5 mi | Monmouth Park | Small | Walking directions to Monmouth Park |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0PE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 18, Seymour Grove, Manchester, M16 0LH | Other | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Seymour Grove, Manchester, M16 0LH | Other | Leasehold | £1,525,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 559, Chester Road, Manchester, M16 0QW | Other | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Apartment 46, Grove House, 35, Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0TR | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Apartment 64, Grove House, 35, Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0TU | Flats | Leasehold | £128,000 |
In the M16 0PE postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 0PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Elsinore Road, Trafford, M16 0LH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Worldwide Foods | Tennis Street, Trafford, M16 0LH | Walking directions to Worldwide Foods |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Montague Road, Trafford, M16 0RP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Montague Road, Trafford, M16 0QT | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Trafford, M16 0SN | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 0PE, 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 0PE 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 0PE in Firswood is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M16 0PE, including Seymour Park Community Primary School (Outstanding), Kings Road Primary School (Good) and Old Trafford Community Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M16 0PE is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 97 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M16 0PE 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 0PE 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.