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M16 0YL

Seymour Grove

Longford

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Overview

Postcode M16 0YL 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 Trafford Bar (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 large park is Seymour Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Firswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

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.

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 0YL.

Flood risk

No risk

Firswood near M16 0YL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 0YL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 0YL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSeymour ParkLargeWalking directions to Seymour Park
0.4 miHullard ParkMediumWalking directions to Hullard Park

Area Profile

Population
498
Population density
2,510.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.97(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.15(+85%)
Public order
28.77(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.14(+57%)
Other theft
9.75(+48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
26.16%
Pakistani
94
18.91%
Other White
75
15.09%
Indian
35
7.04%
Arab
30
6.04%
Total population: 497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
188
46.88%
No qualifications
63
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
47
11.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
11.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 401

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
116
57.14%
Owns with a mortgage
28
13.79%
Other social rented
21
10.34%
Owns outright
19
9.36%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.43%
Total households: 203

Property prices in Longford

Median price£300,358
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £425K

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.

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
Detached6£566,000£398
Semi-Detached44£381,775£378
Terraced13£290,000£381
Flats27£180,250£312

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£567,000£150,000£380,000£265,000
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£436£225£360£304
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0YL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0YL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Apartment 64, Grove House, 35, Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0TUFlatsLeasehold£128,000
26 Jun 2025Apartment 46, Grove House, 35, Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0TRFlatsLeasehold£85,000
16 Jan 202671, Madison Apartments, 41, Seymour Grove, Manchester, M16 0NBFlatsLeasehold£65,000
24 Apr 202529, Madison Apartments, 41, Seymour Grove, Manchester, M16 0NBFlatsLeasehold£65,000
20 Mar 202552, Madison Apartments, 41, Seymour Grove, Manchester, M16 0NBFlatsLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the M16 0YL postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 0YL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySeymour Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryKings Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Alphonsus RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 0YL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 0YL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWorldwide FoodsTennis Street, Trafford, M16 0LHWalking directions to Worldwide Foods
0.1 miIcelandElsinore Road, Trafford, M16 0LHWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSpanish Wines123 Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0LTWalking directions to Spanish Wines
0.3 miMecca Food Store131 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9WRWalking directions to Mecca Food Store
0.3 miManchester Super Store129 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9NRWalking directions to Manchester Super Store

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 0YL, 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 004DE01006145
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2023-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 0YL

Is M16 0YL (Firswood) safe?

The area around M16 0YL 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.

What is the average house price near M16 0YL?

The median sale price around M16 0YL in Firswood is £300,358 (about £360 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 0YL?

There are 16 schools close to M16 0YL, including Seymour Park Community Primary School (Outstanding), Kings Road Primary School (Good) and St Alphonsus RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 0YL?

The closest station to M16 0YL is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 188 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 0YL?

M16 0YL 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).

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

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

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.