M16 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brook's Bar in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Clifford ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 0BL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00181580 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 0BL.
570
41
£ 41,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
M16 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 0BL. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M16 0BL has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Manley Park Primary School
St John Vianney School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Oswald Road Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Chorlton Food Store0.8 km
- Eastern Halal Meat Ltd0.4 km
- Friendly Shopper0.7 km
- W H Frost Butchers Ltd1.0 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.8 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.8 km
- The Chorlton Tap1.0 km
- The Font0.5 km
- The Hillary Step0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- 99 Reasons0.6 km
- Brewski1.0 km
- Casa Burritos0.9 km
- Chaman1.0 km
- Chorlton Metro Cafe1.0 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sun Sun0.9 km
- Zaxxfried1.0 km
- Fast & Fresh0.6 km
- Grill Hut0.0 km
- Jin Ho Fish and Chips0.0 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Firswood Metrolink0.5 km
- Chorlton Metrolink1.0 km
- Old Trafford Metrolink1.1 km
Bus Stops
- College Road0.1 km
- Seymour Grove0.1 km
- College Road0.1 km
- Seymour Grove0.2 km
- Memorial Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M160BL · Data under Open Government Licence