Postcode M16 9WS 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 Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 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 1.7% 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 9WS.
Firswood near M16 9WS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Seymour Park | Large | Walking directions to Seymour Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hullard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hullard 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 9WS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 19, Reynolds Road, Manchester, M16 9WX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 20, Morland Road, Manchester, M16 9PA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 252, Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9GE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9, Morland Road, Manchester, M16 9WZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 93, Kings Road, Manchester, M16 9WY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £395,000 |
In the M16 9WS postcode area, located within Firswood, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 9WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mecca Food Store | 131 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9WR | Walking directions to Mecca Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Manchester Super Store | 129 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 9NR | Walking directions to Manchester Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | Spanish Wines | 123 Skerton Road, Manchester, M16 0LT | Walking directions to Spanish Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Warka Polish Delikatessen | 103A Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 7GS | Walking directions to Warka Polish Delikatessen |
| 0.2 mi | LiboCargo | 99 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 7GS | Walking directions to LiboCargo |
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 9WS, 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 9WS 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 9WS 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 9WS, including Seymour Park Community Primary School (Outstanding), Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester (Good) and Kings Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M16 9WS is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 656 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M16 9WS 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 9WS 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.