POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
M16 8PH postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 98.8%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 23 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 28 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £15,000Based on 57 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 98.8%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 23 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 57 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 98.8%, with 98.8% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
13 within 400mM16 8PH links 13 transport stops within 400m and 57 within 800m. 13 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Garswood Road (BCT) at about 146m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
69 within 1200mM16 8PH currently links 69 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 26 food and drink, 21 grocery, 11 personal services. The closest mapped place is Cafe on the Park at about 140m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
15,087 online job adverts observedManchester local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 20,104 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched M16 8PH in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
23 nearby school rows23 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for M16 8PH. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to M16 8PH in the current live seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£15,000
Strong sample. Based on 57 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of M16 8PH, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
26 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (14), restaurant (7), cafe (5).
Amenity group
Grocery
21 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (17), supermarket (3), greengrocer (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (8), beauty (3).
Amenity group
Health
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (4).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Cafe on the Park
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Fuel
Shell
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Bembe Cafe
Cafe at Alexandra Park Pavilion, Demesne Road.
Grocery
AA News
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The Claremont
Pub at 124, Claremont Road.
Food and drink
Freddy's
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Kings Road Primary School
Primary option in M16 0GR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Manley Park Primary School
Primary option in M16 0AA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Primary option in M16 8AW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for M16 8PH before you shortlist homes.
Open school comparisonRecommended tool
Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around M16 8PH.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like M16 8PH with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess M16 8PH.
Open planners and templatesFollow up action
Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering M16 8PH.
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