Postcode M16 9RQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Manley Park.
Firswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Firswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.6% 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 9RQ.
Firswood near M16 9RQ 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) |
| 0.6 mi | Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 9RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 4, Darley Road, Manchester, M16 0DQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £658,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 4, Darley Road, Manchester, M16 0DQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £658,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 12, Darley Road, Manchester, M16 0DQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £685,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 220, Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 9RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 8, Lindow Road, Manchester, M16 0DP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £565,000 |
In the M16 9RQ postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 9RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Booze and Foods | Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 0BH | Walking directions to Booze and Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Seymour News & Groceries | Upper Chorlton Road, Trafford, M16 0BN | Walking directions to Seymour News & Groceries |
| 0.3 mi | Hamza Cash and Carry | Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0AQ | Walking directions to Hamza Cash and Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Martco | Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0AY | Walking directions to Martco |
| 0.3 mi | Chand Superstore | 205 Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0EH | Walking directions to Chand Superstore |
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 9RQ, 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 9RQ records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9RQ in Firswood is £305,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M16 9RQ, including Manley Park Primary School (Outstanding), Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester (Good) and St John Vianney School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M16 9RQ is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 476 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M16 9RQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,568 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 9RQ 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.