The postcode M2 1AB is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 2005 and is an active postcode. M2 1AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M2 1AB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 M2 1AB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to M2 1AB is Sussex Street which is centered 65 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Spring Gardens and is 126 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 162 m away at Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 559 m away.
The closest primary school to M2 1AB (for ages 11 and under) is Abbott Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on January 16, 2019.
The local pub for residents of M2 1AB is Astley Arms and is 9.4 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 9.55 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.
Policing for M2 1AB 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 M2 1AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M2 1AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M2 1AB
| Introduction | June 2005 |
| 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 M2 1AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Sol Christian Academy | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (June 14, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Medlock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (December 1, 2021) | 1.74 km |
| Trinity CofE High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 16, 2014) | 1.86 km |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 2.04 km |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 2.16 km |
| Park View Community Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 2.24 km |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 2.27 km |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2012) | 2.28 km |
| Loreto College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 13, 2009) | 2.32 km |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 2.36 km |
| Old Trafford Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 2.41 km |
| Webster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 2.46 km |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 9, 2014) | 2.48 km |
| Afifah School | Independent school | 2-16 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.58 km |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 2.61 km |
| Manchester Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2019) | 2.69 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 2.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M2 1AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 9.35 km | |
| Becky's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2021 | 9.36 km | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 9.38 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 9.4 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2021 | 9.55 km | |
| Travelodge | Exempt June 8, 2021 | 9.55 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 9.55 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 9.55 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 9.61 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 9.76 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 9.8 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 9.8 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 9.8 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 9.8 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 9.8 km | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 9.8 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store - Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 9.8 km | |
| Multi Saver | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2013 | 9.82 km | |
| Church Street Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2019 | 9.83 km | |
| Dukinfield Town Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2018 | 9.84 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M2 1AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Spring Gardens | 126 m | |
| King Street | 132 m | |
| Mosley Street | 159 m | |
| King Street | 162 m | |
| Piccadilly Gardens | 202 m | |
| City Centre - Spring Gardens | 76 m | |
| Brown Street | 91 m | |
| High Street | 223 m | |
| Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 162 m | |
| Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 190 m | |
| Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 197 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 559 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 586 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 651 m | |
| Terminal Two Access | 12.92 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 12.95 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 13.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M2 1AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Dale Street Basin | 739 m | |
| Saint George's Island | 1.73 km | |
| Choral Grove | 1.96 km | |
| South Bay | 3.33 km | |
| Central Bay | 3.46 km | |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 3.5 km |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 3.66 km |
| North Bay | 3.86 km | |
| Castle Hill | 4.05 km | |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 4.54 km |
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 4.76 km |
| Houghend Clough | Valley | 4.83 km |
| Trafford Park Lake | 4.9 km | |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 5.01 km |
| Hall Hill | 5.02 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.48158100 |
| Longitude | -2.24166200 |
| OS Easting | 384060 |
| OS Northing | 0398345 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Manchester Central |
| Electoral Ward | Piccadilly |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Manchester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33004403 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Manchester 054 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Manchester 054C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |