M16 9EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Cornbrook in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Clifford ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 9EB are sourced from Output Area E00181660 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 9EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 9EB.
154
31
£ 35,700 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 9EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. M16 9EB combines 68% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 9EB. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
Old Trafford Community Academy
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Rolls Crescent Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Drinks 4 U / 24/7 Open Bar / 24/7 Booze Delivery / 24/7 Alcohol Delive0.4 km
- Manchester Alcohol Delivery0.4 km
- Select Convenience0.4 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
- Morgans Bar0.8 km
- Grosvesnor Casino1.0 km
- Tollgate Inn0.8 km
- The Banyan Tree0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Bean Coffee Manchester No 6 Ltd0.9 km
- Talk Talk Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- The Plantisserie UK0.6 km
- Cafe on the Quay1.0 km
- New Gi Foo0.7 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Suya Republick and Grill0.4 km
- Mq Coffee And Kitchen0.6 km
- Zumu Sushi0.6 km
- Henrys Takeaway0.5 km
- MLK Burgers0.8 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Trafford Hall Hotel / Signature Steakhouse / 1887 Sports Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
- Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford)0.9 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cornbrook Metrolink0.3 km
- Pomona Metrolink0.9 km
- Exchange Quay Metrolink1.0 km
Bus Stops
- City Road0.0 km
- City Road0.1 km
- Old Trafford - City Road0.2 km
- Chester Road0.2 km
- Chester Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M169EB · Data under Open Government Licence