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.
RUTHEN LANE, M16 0LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHEN LANE, M16 0LB.
401
33
£ 41,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
Kings Road Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
St John Vianney School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Manley Park Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Stretford High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: M160LB · Data under Open Government Licence