Postcode M16 9QS is located in a major urban area, within the Old Trafford ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Firswood area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seymour Park.
Firswood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Firswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M16 9QS.
Firswood near M16 9QS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Seymour Park | Large | Walking directions to Seymour Park |
| 0.4 mi | Manley Park | Small | Walking directions to Manley Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Old Trafford area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £586,250 | £413 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £445,000 | £367 |
| Terraced | 40 | £284,000 | £269 |
| Flats | 7 | £160,000 | £269 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115,000 | £295,000 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £160,000 | £296,000 | £203,050 |
| 2018 | £178,000 | £286,250 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £120,000 | £340,000 | £241,500 |
| 2020 | £107,000 | £320,000 | £265,500 |
| 2021 | £176,250 | £355,000 | £270,000 |
| 2022 | £197,500 | £365,000 | £269,000 |
| 2023 | £254,220 | £380,000 | £255,750 |
| 2024 | £233,529 | £414,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £165,000 | £442,500 | £312,500 |
| 2026 | £166,837 | £561,500 | £266,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £167 | £224 | £193 |
| 2017 | £228 | £244 | £194 |
| 2018 | £303 | £249 | £189 |
| 2019 | £164 | £247 | £209 |
| 2020 | £198 | £260 | £240 |
| 2021 | £243 | £271 | £234 |
| 2022 | £235 | £305 | £260 |
| 2023 | £359 | £329 | £267 |
| 2024 | £362 | £334 | £262 |
| 2025 | £269 | £367 | £283 |
| 2026 | £251 | £440 | £258 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 9QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 21, Wordsworth Road, Manchester, M16 9QT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £478,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 247, Seymour Grove, Manchester, M16 0DS | Detached | Leasehold | £730,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 12, Chatham Road, Manchester, M16 0DR | Detached | Leasehold | £835,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 17, Chatham Road, Manchester, M16 0DR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £648,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 25, Basford Road, Manchester, M16 0UJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,500 |
In the M16 9QS postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 9QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spanish Wines | 123 Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0LT | Walking directions to Spanish Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Booze and Foods | Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 0BH | Walking directions to Booze and Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Seymour News & Groceries | Upper Chorlton Road, Trafford, M16 0BN | Walking directions to Seymour News & Groceries |
| 0.3 mi | Mecca Food Store | 131 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9WR | Walking directions to Mecca Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Super Store | 129 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9NR | Walking directions to Manchester Super Store |
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 9QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jennie Patricia Wadsworth
Old Trafford - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Western
Stretford and Urmston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M16 9QS records about 85 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 9QS in Firswood is £305,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to M16 9QS, including St John Vianney School (Good), Manley Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M16 9QS is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 436 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M16 9QS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,625 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 9QS is Andrew Western (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jennie Patricia Wadsworth (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.