Postcode M2 3BB (Manchester)

Map showing M2 3BB and nearby postcodes

The postcode M2 3BB is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. M2 3BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M2 3BB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 3BB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to M2 3BB is Fountain Street which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Spring Gardens and is 31 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 197 m away at Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 683 m away.

The closest primary school to M2 3BB (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 3BB is Astley Arms and is 9.33 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 9.48 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.

Policing for M2 3BB 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 3BB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M2 3BB, and the approximate distance away.

Fountain Street 26 m
York Street 30 m
Milk Street 69 m
Concert Lane 71 m
West Mosley Street 72 m
Mosley Street 81 m
Spring Gardens 90 m
Marble Street 92 m
Brown Street 126 m
Chancery Lane 131 m
Phoenix Street 141 m
Charlotte Street 147 m
Sickle Street 155 m
Booth Street 158 m
Chain Street 168 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M2 3BB

Introduction January 1980
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 3BB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Philip's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.33 km
Sol Christian Academy Good
(June 14, 2019)
1.4 km
Abbott Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 16, 2019)
1.46 km
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Good
(October 31, 2019)
1.54 km
Medlock Primary School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
1.6 km
Trinity CofE High School Outstanding
(January 16, 2014)
1.74 km
Rolls Crescent Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
1.95 km
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Outstanding
(June 22, 2012)
2.16 km
Park View Community Primary Good
(April 26, 2018)
2.23 km
Loreto College Outstanding
(November 13, 2009)
2.23 km
St Malachy's RC Primary School Good
(April 18, 2018)
2.23 km
Ashbury Meadow Primary School Outstanding
(July 1, 2015)
2.29 km
Webster Primary School Good
(October 24, 2019)
2.33 km
Saviour CofE Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.33 km
Old Trafford Community Academy Good
(May 9, 2017)
2.36 km
St Alphonsus RC Primary School Outstanding
(April 9, 2014)
2.42 km
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
2.47 km
Afifah School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.52 km
Manchester Academy Requires improvement
(March 14, 2019)
2.56 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(November 6, 2018)
2.62 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M2 3BB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Globe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
9.28 km
Globe Canteen And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
9.31 km
Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 18, 2019
9.33 km
Becky's Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
9.48 km
Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 25, 2019
9.48 km
The Chapel House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
9.48 km
Ironworks Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
9.55 km
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
June 8, 2021
9.66 km
Travelodge Retailers - other Exempt
June 8, 2021
9.66 km
Muffins Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 15, 2021
9.7 km
Coffee Lounge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
9.74 km
Kitchen King Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 10, 2020
9.74 km
Lucky 4 U Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
9.74 km
Pyramid Snooker Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 6, 2021
9.74 km
S Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
9.74 km
Spice World Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 9, 2021
9.74 km
Wazs Convenience Store - Premier Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
9.74 km
Multi Saver Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 9, 2013
9.75 km
Church Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 22, 2019
9.76 km
Dukinfield Town Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 7, 2018
9.78 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M2 3BB - Data from Apr 2022

Spring Gardens Bus Stop/Station 31 m
Mosley Street Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 101 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Piccadilly Gardens Bus Stop/Station 128 m
City Centre - Spring Gardens Taxi Rank 95 m
Brown Street Taxi Rank 125 m
Mercure Hotel Taxi Rank 254 m
Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 197 m
Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 201 m
Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 205 m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 683 m
Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station Rail 691 m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 713 m
Terminal Two Access Air 12.81 km
Terminal Two Access Air 12.84 km
Terminal One Access Air 13.26 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M2 3BB - Data from Dec 2021

Dale Street Basin Inland Water 656 m
Saint George's Island Island 1.72 km
Choral Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
South Bay Inland Water 3.34 km
Central Bay Inland Water 3.48 km
Kersal Vale Valley 3.64 km
Moston Vale Valley 3.72 km
North Bay Inland Water 3.88 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.18 km
Clayton Vale Valley 4.5 km
Houghend Clough Valley 4.72 km
Boggart Hole Clough Valley 4.84 km
Trafford Park Lake Inland Water 4.94 km
Oliver Clough Valley 5.09 km
Hall Hill Hill Or Mountain 5.15 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.48049500
Longitude -2.24070600
OS Easting 384123
OS Northing 0398224
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8141
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 E33004471
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Manchester 055
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Manchester 055B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2