The postcode M18 8RQ is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in March 1983 and is an active postcode. M18 8RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M18 8RQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of M18 8RQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to M18 8RQ is Abbey Close which is centered 49 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lees Street and is 20 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.61 km away at Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Gorton Rail Station, 366 m away.
The closest primary school to M18 8RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Abbey Hey Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 2, 2019.
The local pub for residents of M18 8RQ is Astley Arms and is 4.33 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 18, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ben Ho and is 4.54 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.
Policing for M18 8RQ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Manchester Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to M18 8RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M18 8RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M18 8RQ
| Introduction | March 1983 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M18 8RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 271 m |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 528 m |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 570 m |
| Wright Robinson College | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 697 m |
| Varna Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 20, 2015) | 764 m |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 1, 2014) | 1.16 km |
| Fairfield High School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 24, 2013) | 1.27 km |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Higher Openshaw Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 23, 2016) | 1.33 km |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Progress Schools - Gorton | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.46 km | |
| Music Stuff | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (December 14, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Denton West End Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 24, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| St Francis RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 12, 2009) | 1.69 km |
| LTE Group | College | 14-99 | Good (February 1, 2019) | 1.74 km |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 26, 2018) | 1.76 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M18 8RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 4.15 km | |
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 4.16 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 4.33 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 4.54 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 4.54 km | |
| OCS Group UK Limited At White Bridge College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 4.61 km | |
| Village Urban Resorts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2018 | 4.68 km | |
| My Masala Guru | Awaiting Inspection | 4.7 km | |
| Dolce Ltd At St Johns Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2018 | 4.71 km | |
| Dukinfield Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 13, 2015 | 4.71 km | |
| Herb And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 7, 2018 | 4.71 km | |
| St Johns Church Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 20, 2013 | 4.71 km | |
| Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2018 | 4.71 km | |
| Tameside East Food Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2014 | 4.71 km | |
| Riverside Care Centre Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 4.72 km | |
| Kinder Giggles Nursery And Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2019 | 4.73 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 4.75 km | |
| Ravensfield Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2018 | 4.75 km | |
| Multi Saver | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2013 | 4.76 km | |
| Church Street Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2019 | 4.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M18 8RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Lees Street | 20 m | |
| Lees Street | 50 m | |
| Vine Street | 166 m | |
| Vine Street | 223 m | |
| High Bank | 242 m | |
| Gorton - Dorney Street | 772 m | |
| Longsight - Rainforth Street | 2.72 km | |
| The Apollo | 3.99 km | |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.61 km | |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.61 km | |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.61 km | |
| Gorton Rail Station | 366 m | |
| Belle Vue Rail Station | 1.21 km | |
| Ryder Brow Rail Station | 1.24 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.41 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.42 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 13.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M18 8RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | 568 m | |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | 926 m | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | 2.12 km | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 1 | 2.32 km | |
| Denton Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 2.91 km |
| Lumb Clough | Valley | 2.97 km |
| Weir Clough | Valley | 3.12 km |
| Top Mill Pond | 3.26 km | |
| Holt Wood | 3.34 km | |
| Bottom Mill Pond | 3.34 km | |
| Bell Clough | Valley | 3.34 km |
| Jericho Clough | Valley | 3.37 km |
| Horse Close Wood | 3.64 km | |
| Medlock Vale | Valley | 4.32 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.46617300 |
| Longitude | -2.16317000 |
| OS Easting | 389265 |
| OS Northing | 0396616 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Manchester, Gorton |
| Electoral Ward | Gorton & Abbey Hey |
| Local Authority District | Manchester |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000003 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Manchester Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Manchester CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Manchester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33004999 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Manchester 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Manchester 021B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |