M16 9FG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 9FG are sourced from Output Area E00181660 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 9FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 9FG.
154
31
£ 35,700 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 9FG 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
M16 9FG is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 9FG. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Old Trafford Community Academy
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Rolls Crescent Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Store0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Growmycelium.Co.Uk0.9 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Phoenix0.9 km
- Destbon Enterprise0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays1.0 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.9 km
- Campanile Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Brunning and Price1.0 km
- Welcome Inn0.6 km
- Grosvesnor Casino0.8 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.6 km
- Morgans Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bar Eight1.0 km
- Manchester South Central Foodbank0.9 km
- Xpress Pizza0.3 km
- Hooters1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford)1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Brotzeit Mcr0.4 km
- Luxford Burgers0.5 km
- Ordsall Hall0.6 km
- Proove Events Trading As Proove0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cornbrook Metrolink0.1 km
- Pomona Metrolink0.9 km
- Exchange Quay Metrolink1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cornbrook0.1 km
- Cornbrook Metrolink Stop0.1 km
- Cornbrook Metrolink Stop0.2 km
- Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
- Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M169FG · Data under Open Government Licence