The postcode M18 8SQ is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. M18 8SQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M18 8SQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 8SQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to M18 8SQ is Claymore Street which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Courier Street and is 92 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.24 km away at Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Gorton Rail Station, 391 m away.
The closest primary school to M18 8SQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Clement's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020.
The local pub for residents of M18 8SQ is Astley Arms and is 4.07 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 4.26 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 178.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for M18 8SQ 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 8SQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M18 8SQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M18 8SQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 8SQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 158 m |
| Wright Robinson College | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 577 m |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 647 m |
| Varna Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 20, 2015) | 691 m |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 895 m |
| Fairfield High School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 24, 2013) | 896 m |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 979 m |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 995 m |
| Higher Openshaw Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 23, 2016) | 1.28 km |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Droylsden Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 15, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 1, 2014) | 1.53 km |
| Music Stuff | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (December 14, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 1.64 km |
| Denton West End Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 24, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| Progress Schools - Gorton | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.73 km | |
| Seymour Road Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M18 8SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 3.92 km | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 3.92 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 4.07 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 4.26 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 4.26 km | |
| OCS Group UK Limited At White Bridge College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 4.41 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 4.45 km | |
| My Masala Guru | Awaiting Inspection | 4.47 km | |
| Dolce Ltd At St Johns Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2018 | 4.48 km | |
| Dukinfield Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 13, 2015 | 4.48 km | |
| Herb And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 7, 2018 | 4.48 km | |
| St Johns Church Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 20, 2013 | 4.48 km | |
| Stalybridge Recreation & Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2018 | 4.48 km | |
| Tameside East Food Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2014 | 4.48 km | |
| Kinder Giggles Nursery And Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2019 | 4.48 km | |
| Ravensfield Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2018 | 4.5 km | |
| Multi Saver | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2013 | 4.5 km | |
| Village Urban Resorts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2018 | 4.5 km | |
| Church Street Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2019 | 4.52 km | |
| Felice Convenience Store & Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2021 | 4.55 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M18 8SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Courier Street | 92 m | |
| Courier Street | 108 m | |
| Sandown Street | 241 m | |
| Melville Close | 246 m | |
| Sandown Street | 273 m | |
| Gorton - Dorney Street | 1.14 km | |
| Longsight - Rainforth Street | 3.04 km | |
| Rushome - Old Hall Lane | 4.53 km | |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.24 km | |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.25 km | |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.25 km | |
| Gorton Rail Station | 391 m | |
| Fairfield Rail Station | 991 m | |
| Fairfield Rail Station | 992 m | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.78 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.79 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 14.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M18 8SQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | 814 m | |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | 879 m | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | 2.03 km | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 1 | 2.13 km | |
| Lumb Clough | Valley | 2.59 km |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 2.67 km |
| Weir Clough | Valley | 2.76 km |
| Bell Clough | Valley | 2.97 km |
| Jericho Clough | Valley | 3.02 km |
| Denton Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Top Mill Pond | 3.49 km | |
| Holt Wood | 3.53 km | |
| Bottom Mill Pond | 3.58 km | |
| Horse Close Wood | 3.74 km | |
| Medlock Vale | Valley | 3.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M18 8SQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 178.8 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 19.5 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 18 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 116.4 | 16.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 461.3 | 37 |
Energy usage data for M18 8SQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.46907100 |
| Longitude | -2.16024400 |
| OS Easting | 389460 |
| OS Northing | 0396938 |
| 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 021A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |