Postcode M2 3FX (Manchester)

Map showing M2 3FX and nearby postcodes

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

M2 3FX 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 3FX as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to M2 3FX is Cooper Street which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Art Gallery and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 39 m away at St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road Rail Station, 536 m away.

The closest primary school to M2 3FX (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 3FX is Astley Arms and is 9.43 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 9.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cooper Street 43 m
Kennedy Street 68 m
Back George Street 84 m
George Street 100 m
Nicholas Street 112 m
Booth Street 126 m
St James Street 133 m
West Mosley Street 140 m
Mosley Street 145 m
Chancery Place 169 m
Charlotte Street 171 m
Chancery Lane 172 m
Bow Lane 177 m
Clarence Street 179 m
Faulkner Street 182 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M2 3FX

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 3FX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Philip's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.13 km
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Good
(October 31, 2019)
1.33 km
Sol Christian Academy Good
(June 14, 2019)
1.44 km
Medlock Primary School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
1.56 km
Trinity CofE High School Outstanding
(January 16, 2014)
1.57 km
Abbott Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 16, 2019)
1.67 km
Rolls Crescent Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
1.74 km
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Outstanding
(June 22, 2012)
1.98 km
Loreto College Outstanding
(November 13, 2009)
2.02 km
Old Trafford Community Academy Good
(May 9, 2017)
2.15 km
Webster Primary School Good
(October 24, 2019)
2.17 km
St Alphonsus RC Primary School Outstanding
(April 9, 2014)
2.22 km
Afifah School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.31 km
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
2.39 km
Ashbury Meadow Primary School Outstanding
(July 1, 2015)
2.39 km
Park View Community Primary Good
(April 26, 2018)
2.41 km
Manchester Academy Requires improvement
(March 14, 2019)
2.41 km
St Malachy's RC Primary School Good
(April 18, 2018)
2.44 km
Saviour CofE Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.54 km
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Outstanding
(June 22, 2009)
2.6 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Globe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
9.37 km
Globe Canteen And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
9.4 km
Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 18, 2019
9.43 km
Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 25, 2019
9.59 km
The Chapel House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
9.59 km
Cofi Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
December 10, 2021
9.59 km
Express Woks Cooking Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 25, 2021
9.59 km
Indian Grocery Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
December 10, 2021
9.59 km
Walk-in Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 20, 2021
9.59 km
Becky's Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
9.66 km
Ironworks Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
9.66 km
Timperley Conservative & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2017
9.72 km
Heyes Lane Primary Sch School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
9.8 km
Kids Collective@ Heyes Lane Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2017
9.8 km
Muffins Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 15, 2021
9.81 km
Coffee Lounge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
9.85 km
Kitchen King Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 10, 2020
9.85 km
Lucky 4 U Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
9.85 km
Pyramid Snooker Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 6, 2021
9.85 km
S Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
9.85 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Art Gallery Bus Stop/Station 48 m
Arora Hotel Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 134 m
Faulkner Street Taxi Rank 152 m
Hall Street Taxi Rank 207 m
Albert Square Taxi Rank 223 m
St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 39 m
St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 60 m
St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 72 m
Manchester Oxford Road Rail Station Rail 536 m
Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station Rail 740 m
Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station Rail 776 m
Terminal Two Access Air 12.61 km
Terminal Two Access Air 12.65 km
Terminal One Access Air 13.06 km

Nearby Nature

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

Dale Street Basin Inland Water 771 m
Saint George's Island Island 1.54 km
Choral Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
South Bay Inland Water 3.16 km
Central Bay Inland Water 3.32 km
North Bay Inland Water 3.74 km
Kersal Vale Valley 3.76 km
Moston Vale Valley 3.93 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.26 km
Houghend Clough Valley 4.53 km
Clayton Vale Valley 4.66 km
Trafford Park Lake Inland Water 4.8 km
Waters Meeting Inland Water 5.04 km
Boggart Hole Clough Valley 5.05 km
Hall Hill Hill Or Mountain 5.21 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.47887400
Longitude -2.24233900
OS Easting 384014
OS Northing 0398044
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 E33004413
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Manchester 054
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Manchester 054C
Output Area / Small Area 2B2