Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

RUTHEN LANE, M16 0LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHEN LANE, M16 0LB.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M16 0LB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in M16 0LB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ruthen Lane, 0.2km from Firswood in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Longford ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 0LB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% 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 Trafford. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.



Census 2021 statistics for M16 0LB are sourced from Output Area E00030977 (shared with 9 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 0LB. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.6%
Asian / British Asian37.1%
Black / African / Caribbean10.3%
Other / Mixed19.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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Kings Road Primary School

Good678 pupils0.3 km
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Seymour Park Community Primary School

Outstanding663 pupils0.5 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good182 pupils0.5 km
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St John Vianney School

Good114 pupils0.5 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Good260 pupils0.6 km
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Manley Park Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Tanzam Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Vape house0.7 km
  • Spanish Wines0.2 km
  • The Late Shop0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Font1.0 km
  • The Hillary Step0.8 km
  • Jam Street Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Old Trafford Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Trafford0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • The Nip and Tipple0.8 km
  • The Oystercatcher1.0 km
  • Club 3000 Bingo0.7 km
  • Bread & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Sugarbae Desserts Limited0.4 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Fast & Fresh0.6 km
  • Grill Hut0.7 km
  • Jin Ho Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Jerk Junction0.8 km
  • Cluck 'a' Rito0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford)0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Trafford Hall Hotel / Signature Steakhouse / 1887 Sports Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Trafford Metrolink0.5 km
  • Firswood Metrolink0.5 km
  • Pomona Metrolink0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ayres Road0.1 km
  • Ayres Road0.1 km
  • Skerton Road0.2 km
  • Woodstock Road0.2 km
  • Woodstock Road0.3 km