M16 0WA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Skerton Road, 0.3km from Darley Park in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Longford ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 0WA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £273k.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 0WA are sourced from Output Area E00030974 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKERTON ROAD, M16 0WA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKERTON ROAD, M16 0WA.
362
39
£ 41,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 0WA 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.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, M16 0WA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0WA. The average age is 39.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 248,500
3 sales · Mean £ 233,833
school Local Schools
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
St John Vianney School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Manley Park Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
St John's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Eastern Halal Meat Ltd1.0 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Tanzam Convenience Store0.5 km
- Jiva Newsagents0.4 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Font0.9 km
- The Hillary Step0.6 km
- Carlton Social And Bowling Club1.0 km
- Jam Street Bar & Grill0.6 km
- Old Trafford Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- The Nip and Tipple0.6 km
- The Oystercatcher0.9 km
- Range Delights Ltd0.8 km
- Qabeela Restaurant0.9 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.8 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Fast & Fresh0.5 km
- Grill Hut0.6 km
- Jin Ho Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Jerk Junction0.7 km
- Cluck 'a' Rito0.7 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford)0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Trafford Hall Hotel / Signature Steakhouse / 1887 Sports Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Firswood Metrolink0.5 km
- Old Trafford Metrolink0.7 km
- Pomona Metrolink1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Skerton Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Ayres Road0.1 km
- Ayres Road0.1 km
- Seymour Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M160WA · Data under Open Government Licence