Postcode M16 7FR is located in a major urban area, within the Moss Side ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Moss Side West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year. The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Moss Side West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Moss Side West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M16 7FR.
Moss Side West near M16 7FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Moss Side Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Moss Side Millennium Green |
| 0.2 mi | Range Road Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Range Road Community Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 48 | £225,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £217,500 | £254 |
| Flats | 6 | £155,000 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,500 | £127,500 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £120,000 | £177,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £150,000 | £170,000 | £154,975 |
| 2019 | £124,250 | £110,000 | £150,500 |
| 2020 | £124,475 | £170,000 | £155,000 |
| 2021 | £129,950 | £180,000 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £127,500 | £227,528 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £128,500 | £270,000 | £196,000 |
| 2024 | £177,000 | £252,230 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £160,000 | £185,500 | £217,500 |
| 2026 | £150,000 | £280,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £167 | £166 |
| 2017 | £187 | £186 | £158 |
| 2018 | £242 | £193 | £183 |
| 2019 | £194 | £100 | £177 |
| 2020 | £186 | £195 | £189 |
| 2021 | £204 | £203 | £209 |
| 2022 | £226 | £211 | £237 |
| 2023 | £212 | £279 | £247 |
| 2024 | £242 | £269 | £261 |
| 2025 | £263 | £233 | £279 |
| 2026 | £219 | £299 | £284 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7FR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan 2026 | Flat 6, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EX | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat A, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EX | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat B, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EX | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EX | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EX | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the M16 7FR postcode area, located within Moss Side West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 7FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whalley Range Malik Super Store | Range Road, Manchester, M16 8FA | Walking directions to Whalley Range Malik Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bargain World | 94A Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FA | Walking directions to Bargain World |
| 0.2 mi | Food Basket | Range Road, Manchester, M16 8FA | Walking directions to Food Basket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 44 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester 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 7FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Thirza Amina Asanga-Rae
Moss Side - Elected 7 May 2026
Afzal Khan
Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M16 7FR records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7FR in Moss Side West is £225,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M16 7FR, including St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (Outstanding), IncludEd Learning (Good) and St Bede's College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M16 7FR is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,465 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M16 7FR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,792 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 7FR is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thirza Amina Asanga-Rae (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.