The postcode M3 1AZ is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 2002 and is an active postcode. M3 1AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M3 1AZ 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 M3 1AZ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to M3 1AZ is Cateaton Street which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Mary's Gate and is 54 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 155 m away at Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 371 m away.
The closest primary school to M3 1AZ (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 M3 1AZ is Astley Arms and is 9.65 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 9.79 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 18 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.7 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.
Policing for M3 1AZ 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 M3 1AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M3 1AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M3 1AZ
| Introduction | June 2002 |
| 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 M3 1AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 1.77 km |
| Sol Christian Academy | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (June 14, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Medlock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (December 1, 2021) | 2.08 km |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 2.1 km |
| Trinity CofE High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 16, 2014) | 2.15 km |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 2.2 km |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 2.21 km |
| Park View Community Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 2.38 km |
| Old Trafford Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 2.48 km |
| Loreto College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 13, 2009) | 2.51 km |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2012) | 2.56 km |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 9, 2014) | 2.58 km |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 2.63 km |
| Afifah School | Independent school | 2-16 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.7 km |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 2.72 km |
| Webster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 2.75 km |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.83 km |
| Manchester Communication Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 2.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M3 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2021 | 9.1 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2021 | 9.31 km | |
| Travelodge | Exempt June 8, 2021 | 9.31 km | |
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 9.61 km | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 9.64 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 9.65 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 9.79 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 9.79 km | |
| Delice de France | Awaiting Inspection | 9.8 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 9.84 km | |
| Birch Farm Heywood Ltd | Exempt April 21, 2021 | 9.85 km | |
| The Birch Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 9.95 km | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 9.95 km | |
| Cofi Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 10, 2021 | 9.97 km | |
| Express Woks Cooking | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2021 | 9.97 km | |
| Indian Grocery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 10, 2021 | 9.97 km | |
| Walk-in Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 20, 2021 | 9.97 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 9.99 km | |
| Timperley Conservative & Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2017 | 10.1 km | |
| Heyes Lane Primary Sch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 10.18 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M3 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| St Mary's Gate | 54 m | |
| St Mary's Gate | 79 m | |
| Market Street | 92 m | |
| Barton Arcade | 165 m | |
| Barton Arcade | 181 m | |
| St Mary's Gate | 74 m | |
| Salford - Victoria Bridge Street | 156 m | |
| St Ann Square | 238 m | |
| Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | 155 m | |
| Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | 170 m | |
| Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | 171 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 371 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 373 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 410 m | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.13 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.17 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 13.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M3 1AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Dale Street Basin | 1.04 km | |
| Choral Grove | 1.62 km | |
| Saint George's Island | 1.73 km | |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 3.17 km |
| South Bay | 3.26 km | |
| Central Bay | 3.36 km | |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 3.63 km |
| Castle Hill | 3.7 km | |
| North Bay | 3.73 km | |
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 4.67 km |
| Hall Hill | 4.68 km | |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 4.7 km |
| Trafford Park Lake | 4.74 km | |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 4.9 km |
| Houghend Clough | Valley | 5.06 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M3 1AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 15.9 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 66.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.2 Mbps | 1.7 Mbps | 19.16 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.7 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 53 | 13 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.48392900 |
| Longitude | -2.24508100 |
| OS Easting | 383834 |
| OS Northing | 0398607 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Manchester Central |
| Electoral Ward | Deansgate |
| 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 | E33004354 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Manchester 054 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Manchester 054C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |