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M16 9AF

Stretford Road

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

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Overview

Postcode M16 9AF 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 Old Trafford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income per household in Old Trafford is £40,005 per year. The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seymour Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Old Trafford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Old Trafford has a very high crime rate.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Old Trafford is £40,005 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from M16 9AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Trafford near M16 9AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 9AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Pomona (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Pomona (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 9AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSeymour ParkLargeWalking directions to Seymour Park
0.2 miHullard ParkMediumWalking directions to Hullard Park
0.4 miBarrack Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Barrack Street Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
3,759.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87
25.82%
Other White
44
13.06%
Indian
40
11.87%
African
37
10.98%
Other
35
10.39%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
37.69%
No qualifications
74
28.46%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.15%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
56.86%
Owns outright
34
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
21
13.73%
Other social rented
7
4.58%
Social rents from council
2
1.31%
Total households: 153

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 9AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 9AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2025516, Stretford Road, Manchester, M16 9AFOtherFreehold£2,950
03 Feb 20267, Farwood Close, Manchester, M16 9DQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
06 Jan 2026Apartment 85, 50, Manchester Street, Manchester, M16 9GZFlatsLeasehold£73,000
21 Oct 2025Apartment 104, 50, Manchester Street, Manchester, M16 9GZFlatsLeasehold£85,000
13 Feb 2026Apartment 42, 25, Chorlton Street, Manchester, M16 9HNFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the M16 9AF postcode area, located within Old Trafford, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 9AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOld Trafford Community AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimarySt Alphonsus RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableAfifah SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 9AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 9AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Happy Shopper Supermarket & Off LicenceCornbrook Court, Trafford, M15 4FDWalking directions to Premier Happy Shopper Supermarket & Off Licence
0.2 miRaj Stores & Off Licence65 Stamford Street, Manchester, M16 9JJWalking directions to Raj Stores & Off Licence
0.3 miUFC Off-Licence & Newsagents144 Shrewsbury Street, Manchester, M16 7NYWalking directions to UFC Off-Licence & Newsagents
0.4 miCool Country Polski Sklep45 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9NHWalking directions to Cool Country Polski Sklep
0.4 miCellar 2 Convenience Store57 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9NHWalking directions to Cellar 2 Convenience 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 9AF, 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)Old TraffordE02001259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 001HE01034001
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 9AF

What is the average house price near M16 9AF?

The median sale price around M16 9AF in Old Trafford is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 9AF?

There are 17 schools close to M16 9AF, including Old Trafford Community Academy (Requires improvement), St Alphonsus RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Afifah School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 9AF?

The closest station to M16 9AF is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 656 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 9AF?

M16 9AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,399 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M16 9AF (Old Trafford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M16 9AF is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aaron James Fradley (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.