Postcode M2 1AQ (Manchester)

Map showing M2 1AQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode M2 1AQ is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. M2 1AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M2 1AQ 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 1AQ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to M2 1AQ is Essex Street which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is King Street and is 32 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 246 m away at St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 677 m away.

The closest primary school to M2 1AQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Philip's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 7, 2018.

The local pub for residents of M2 1AQ is Astley Arms and is 9.53 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 9.68 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.

Policing for M2 1AQ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Manchester Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to M2 1AQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M2 1AQ, and the approximate distance away.

Essex Street 28 m
Tib Lane 37 m
Chancery Place 49 m
Town Hall Lane 58 m
Clarence Street 65 m
Bow Lane 66 m
Chancery Lane 74 m
Brown Street 82 m
King Street 86 m
Booth Street 94 m
Cheapside 100 m
Chapel Walks 109 m
Marsden Street 111 m
Four Yards 112 m
Spring Gardens 120 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M2 1AQ

Introduction June 1997
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M2 1AQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Philip's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.31 km
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Good
(October 31, 2019)
1.46 km
Abbott Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 16, 2019)
1.58 km
Sol Christian Academy Good
(June 14, 2019)
1.59 km
Medlock Primary School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
1.76 km
Trinity CofE High School Outstanding
(January 16, 2014)
1.77 km
Rolls Crescent Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
1.89 km
Loreto College Outstanding
(November 13, 2009)
2.18 km
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Outstanding
(June 22, 2012)
2.18 km
Old Trafford Community Academy Good
(May 9, 2017)
2.24 km
St Alphonsus RC Primary School Outstanding
(April 9, 2014)
2.32 km
St Malachy's RC Primary School Good
(April 18, 2018)
2.33 km
Webster Primary School Good
(October 24, 2019)
2.38 km
Park View Community Primary Good
(April 26, 2018)
2.41 km
Afifah School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.42 km
Saviour CofE Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.43 km
Ashbury Meadow Primary School Outstanding
(July 1, 2015)
2.49 km
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
2.6 km
Manchester Academy Requires improvement
(March 14, 2019)
2.62 km
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.71 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M2 1AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Becky's Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
9.46 km
Globe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
9.48 km
Globe Canteen And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
9.51 km
Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 18, 2019
9.53 km
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
June 8, 2021
9.67 km
Travelodge Retailers - other Exempt
June 8, 2021
9.67 km
Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 25, 2019
9.68 km
The Chapel House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
9.68 km
Cofi Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
December 10, 2021
9.7 km
Express Woks Cooking Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 25, 2021
9.7 km
Indian Grocery Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
December 10, 2021
9.7 km
Walk-in Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 20, 2021
9.7 km
Ironworks Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
9.75 km
Timperley Conservative & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2017
9.84 km
Muffins Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 15, 2021
9.9 km
Heyes Lane Primary Sch School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
9.92 km
Kids Collective@ Heyes Lane Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2017
9.92 km
Coffee Lounge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
9.94 km
Kitchen King Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 10, 2020
9.94 km
Lucky 4 U Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
9.94 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M2 1AQ - Data from Apr 2022

King Street Bus Stop/Station 32 m
King Street Bus Stop/Station 45 m
King Street Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 94 m
Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Brown Street Taxi Rank 90 m
City Centre - Spring Gardens Taxi Rank 123 m
Albert Square Taxi Rank 174 m
St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 246 m
St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 249 m
St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 267 m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 677 m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 697 m
Manchester Oxford Road Rail Station Rail 741 m
Terminal Two Access Air 12.79 km
Terminal Two Access Air 12.82 km
Terminal One Access Air 13.24 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M2 1AQ - Data from Dec 2021

Dale Street Basin Inland Water 858 m
Saint George's Island Island 1.56 km
Choral Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
South Bay Inland Water 3.16 km
Central Bay Inland Water 3.29 km
Kersal Vale Valley 3.54 km
North Bay Inland Water 3.69 km
Moston Vale Valley 3.83 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.05 km
Clayton Vale Valley 4.69 km
Houghend Clough Valley 4.71 km
Trafford Park Lake Inland Water 4.74 km
Boggart Hole Clough Valley 4.93 km
Hall Hill Hill Or Mountain 5 km
Waters Meeting Inland Water 5.06 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.48063300
Longitude -2.24373600
OS Easting 383922
OS Northing 0398240
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12008
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000003
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33004405
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Manchester 054
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Manchester 054C
Output Area / Small Area 2B2