Farwood Close is in Manchester and in Trafford district. M16 9DQ is located in the Old Trafford 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 Farwood Close, Manchester, M16 9DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 9BQ, M16 9BJ, M16 9DG, M16 9HN, M16 9DP, M16 9AF, M16 9GZ, M16 9DA, M16 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 9DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.7% | 47.9% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 58.3% | 52.1% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M16 9DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 36.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.6% | 51.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 3% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around M16 9DQ this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 28.5% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 6.2% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 37.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 12.2% | 3.1% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 6% | 11.9% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 11% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 1.8% | -6.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 45% | 39.5% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -41.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 10.4% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, just 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 49.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 15.7% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 18.6% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.8% | 49.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.8% | 20.7% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 13.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 11.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 7.1% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 36.6% | 6.5% | 30.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farwood Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hulme average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Farwood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-05-01 | £237,236 |
| 7 Farwood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,999 | 2017-11-30 | £231,061 |
| 2 Farwood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2017-06-09 | £238,893 |
| 10 Farwood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2014-03-14 | £350,972 |
| 3 Farwood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2013-11-28 | £249,969 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,423 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,518 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 | 2,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxco | Empress Business Centre, 380 Chester Road | 354 yd | |
| Limelight cafe | Limelight, 1 St Brides Way | 486 yd | |
| Smash Bros | 381a Stretford Road | 534 yd | |
| New Gi Foo | 621 Stretford Road | 576 yd | |
| Abys Biryani Old Trafford | 2a Darnley Street | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bar 621 | 621 Stretford Road | 576 yd | |
| Tollgate Inn | Toll Gate, Seymour Grove | 655 yd | |
| Morgans Bar | 30 Talbot Road | 669 yd | |
| St Alphonsus Parish Centre | 2 Powell Street | 724 yd | |
| Old Trafford Bowling Club | 49 Talbot Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gar Pan | 526 Stretford Road | 111 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chippy | 149 Henrietta Street | 485 yd | |
| Biryani House | Apartment 45, Aura Court, 1 Percy Street | 567 yd | |
| Kara Chippery and Curry House | 123 Stamford Street | 567 yd | |
| Old Trafford Bakery Jamaican Takeaway | 126 Shrewsbury Street | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Tennis Street, Off Seymour Grove | 720 yd | |
| Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford) | Seymour Grove | 721 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Old Trafford Sports Barn OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN ST HILDAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 559 yd |
| Seymour Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Bold Street Sports Ground DRAYTON STREET | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 1,086 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.