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M16 0RP

Montague Road

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

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Detailed insights for M16 0RP

Overview

Postcode M16 0RP 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 Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seymour Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
260
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
42.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Gorse Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.2%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £49,221 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from M16 0RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Gorse Hill near M16 0RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 0RP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Manchester United Football Ground

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester United Football Ground
0.3 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 0RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSeymour ParkLargeWalking directions to Seymour Park
0.4 miGorse Hill Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Gorse Hill Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
863.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.44(+153%)
Public order
61.11(+503%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.59(+137%)
Shoplifting
30.09(+421%)
Other theft
28.24(+328%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
50.65%
Caribbean
26
8.5%
Other White
26
8.5%
African
25
8.17%
Pakistani
15
4.9%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
32.49%
No qualifications
51
21.52%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
25.97%
Owns with a mortgage
26
16.88%
Social rents from council
21
13.64%
Owns outright
17
11.04%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £293K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£290,000£308
Terraced36£275,000£299
Flats18£164,750£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorse Hill & Cornbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Apartment 704, Insignia, 86, Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0UGFlatsLeasehold£200,000
23 Apr 2026Apartment 57, Bowden Court, 17, Montague Road, Manchester, M16 0QTFlatsLeasehold£172,500
28 Nov 2025Apartment 24, Bowden Court, 15, Montague Road, Manchester, M16 0QTFlatsLeasehold£175,000
25 Nov 2025Apartment 29, Bowden Court, 15, Montague Road, Manchester, M16 0QTFlatsLeasehold£145,000
15 Dec 2025Apartment 208, Kinetic, 88 - 92, Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0UEFlatsLeasehold£103,500

Schools

In the M16 0RP postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 0RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryStretford High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKings Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySeymour Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 0RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 0RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Food WarehouseMontague Road, Trafford, M16 0RPWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.1 miAldiMontague Road, Trafford, M16 0QTWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miM&S FoodhallTrafford, M16 0SNWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miUnited LocalBrian Statham Way, Trafford, M16 0UHWalking directions to United Local
0.3 miIcelandElsinore Road, Trafford, M16 0LHWalking directions to Iceland

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 0RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aaron James Fradley

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook - 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
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gorse HillE02001261
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 003BE01006186
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 0RP

Is M16 0RP (Gorse Hill) safe?

The area around M16 0RP 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.

What is the average house price near M16 0RP?

The median sale price around M16 0RP in Gorse Hill is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 0RP?

There are 13 schools close to M16 0RP, including Stretford High School (Good), Kings Road Primary School (Good) and Seymour Park Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 0RP?

The closest station to M16 0RP is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 434 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 0RP?

M16 0RP 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).

Who represents M16 0RP (Gorse Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.