Postcode insights

M16 9SD

Brindley Road

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

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Detailed insights for M16 9SD

Overview

Postcode M16 9SD 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Trafford is £40,005 per year. The nearest station is Pomona (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seymour Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Old Trafford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Old Trafford has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% 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 98 ft away from M16 9SD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pomona (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 9SD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Pomona (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Pomona (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 9SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSeymour ParkLargeWalking directions to Seymour Park
0.3 miHullard ParkMediumWalking directions to Hullard Park
0.3 miMonmouth ParkSmallWalking directions to Monmouth Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
702.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.64(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.6(+9%)
Public order
13.07(+29%)
Other theft
6.53(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
131
53.04%
Other White
30
12.15%
Pakistani
16
6.48%
African
15
6.07%
Chinese
10
4.05%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
67.36%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.11%
No qualifications
6
2.51%
Apprenticeship
5
2.09%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
125
87.41%
Other social rented
8
5.59%
Owns outright
5
3.5%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.5%
Total households: 143

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 9SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 9SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Apr 20265, Brindley Road, Manchester, M16 9HQOtherLeasehold£3,250,000
16 Jan 2026Delta Point, 30, Brindley Road, Manchester, M16 9HQOtherLeasehold£715,000
31 Mar 2026Apartment 504, 1, Pomona Strand, Manchester, M16 0YDFlatsLeasehold£118,000
17 Sept 2025Apartment 407, 1, Pomona Strand, Manchester, M16 0YDFlatsLeasehold£190,000
23 May 2025Apartment 207, 1, Pomona Strand, Manchester, M16 0YDFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the M16 9SD postcode area, located within Old Trafford, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 9SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOld Trafford Community AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySeymour Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Alphonsus RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 9SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 9SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIcelandElsinore Road, Trafford, M16 0LHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miWorldwide FoodsTennis Street, Trafford, M16 0LHWalking directions to Worldwide Foods
0.4 miLondis34 Exchange Quay, Salford, M5 3EQWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPremier Happy Shopper Supermarket & Off LicenceCornbrook Court, Trafford, M15 4FDWalking directions to Premier Happy Shopper Supermarket & Off Licence
0.4 miCo-op FoodClippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XPWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9SD, 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 001FE01006188
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 9SD

Is M16 9SD (Old Trafford) safe?

The area around M16 9SD records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M16 9SD?

The median sale price around M16 9SD 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 9SD?

There are 18 schools close to M16 9SD, including Old Trafford Community Academy (Requires improvement), Seymour Park Community Primary School (Outstanding) and St Alphonsus RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 9SD?

The closest station to M16 9SD is Pomona (Manchester Metrolink), about 237 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 9SD?

M16 9SD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston covering M16 9SD 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.