Broadband in M16 9QY

This is the area guide for M16 9QY, located in Trafford. It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at M16 9QY stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at M16 9QY. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at M16 9QY maps against common household needs. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached M16 9QY yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at M16 9QY fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering M16 9QY totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at M16 9QY is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The nearest train station to M16 9QY is Deansgate, 1.2 miles away. A short drive or cycle gets you to the platform. Bus links may also connect. Manchester Oxford Road is the next closest at 1.4 miles. Salford Central offers another option at 1.6 miles.

Properties around M16 9QY most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Trafford. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at M16 9QY is available across 99% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for M16 9QY: remote working 95/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for M16 9QY is Trafford. The M16 postcode area contains 825 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across M16 ranges from 0% to 100%. M16 9QY is close to the area average of 99%.

How does M16 9QY compare to its neighbours? M16 9QX (0 miles, Trafford) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. M16 9QL (0 miles, Trafford) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. M16 9QN (0 miles, Trafford) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. M16 9DL (0.06 miles, Trafford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at M16 9QY gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Trafford depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for M16 9QY, here is what stands out. Strong broadband and close transport links give flexibility for both commuting and remote work. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for M16 9QY. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

That is the full data picture for M16 9QY in Trafford. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.