Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M16 7FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 7FR.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M16 7FR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M16 7FR has a significant social housing presence — 69% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M16 7FR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Moss Side ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 7FR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M16 7FR are sourced from Output Area E00026573 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 7FR. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.6%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean51.9%
Other / Mixed17.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 2026-01)

M16 7FR has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

Outstanding443 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Good642 pupils0.7 km
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Manley Park Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.9 km
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St Alphonsus RC Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.0 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Seymour Park Community Primary School

Outstanding663 pupils1.1 km
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Old Trafford Community Academy

Requires Improvement421 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • West Indian Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Jam Street Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • The Claremont Hotel0.9 km
  • St Alphonsus Parish Centre0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Red Sea Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Balestaro1.0 km
  • Brownic Cafe0.9 km
  • Island Cabin Catering0.8 km
  • MyLahore Events Management Limited0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Bargain World0.3 km
  • Best & Fresh Superstore Ltd1.0 km
  • Great Western Pound Plus0.9 km
  • Welcome Stores0.9 km
  • Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Waffle Away0.3 km
  • Chicken Shack0.4 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Double Dragon0.5 km
  • Red Marrakech0.8 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Firswood Metrolink1.5 km
  • Cornbrook Metrolink1.7 km
  • Pomona Metrolink1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Whalley Road0.1 km
  • Whalley Road0.1 km
  • Dudley Road0.2 km
  • Bradstock Road0.2 km
  • Dudley Road0.2 km