Basford Road is in Manchester and in Trafford district. M16 0GE is located in the Longford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Basford Road, Manchester, M16 0GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 0EW, M16 0UJ, M16 0EN, M16 0EG, M16 0FT, M16 0FL, M16 0EQ, M16 0GB, M16 9GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M16 0GE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M16 0GE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 36% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 51.9% | 12.4% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 13% | 6.6% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 44% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 33.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 16% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 15.9% | 5.9% | -10.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 25.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 39.5% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 25.5% | 41.8% | 16.3% | 2.7% | 39.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 50.9% | 31.2% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -50.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 68.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 68.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 19.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 68.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 22.8% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 2.8% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 49.4% | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Basford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Basford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-03 | £375,718 |
| 16 Basford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-08-15 | £437,097 |
| 18 Basford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-04-24 | £361,866 |
| 12 Basford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2008-11-14 | £437,184 |
| 10 Basford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2005-07-25 | £160,569 |
M16 0GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , Firswood M16 0GR | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School St Teresa's Road , Stretford M16 0GQ | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Delights Ltd | 50 York Avenue | 652 yd | |
| The Oystercatcher | 123 Manchester Road | 720 yd | |
| Mary & Archie | 111 Manchester Road | 720 yd | |
| Bread & Breakfast | 85 Great Stone Road | 759 yd | |
| Theatre cafe | Broom House, 54-56 Seymour Grove | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford Conservative Club | 124 Seymour Grove | 316 yd | |
| The Nip and Tipple | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 497 yd | |
| Jam Street Bar & Grill | 209 Upper Chorlton Road | 497 yd | |
| Tisch Und Teller | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 497 yd | |
| The Hillary Step | 199 Upper Chorlton Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibetan Kitchen | 254 Upper Chorlton Road | 390 yd | |
| Grill Hut | 260 Upper Chorlton Road | 390 yd | |
| Ashiana Takeaway | 262 Upper Chorlton Road | 390 yd | |
| Jin Ho Fish and Chips | 266 Upper Chorlton Road | 390 yd | |
| Jerk Junction | 170 Manchester Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 941 yd | |
| Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford) | Seymour Grove | 973 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Tennis Street, Off Seymour Grove | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 284 yd | |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Seymour Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Old Trafford Sports Barn OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN ST HILDAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 883 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Old Trafford Cricket Ground BRIAN STATHAM WAY | grass pitches | 990 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.