Postcode M3 7WJ (Salford)

Map showing M3 7WJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode M3 7WJ is located in Salford, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. M3 7WJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M3 7WJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 7WJ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to M3 7WJ is Cathedral Approach which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Victoria Street and is 85 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 244 m away at Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 244 m away.

The closest primary school to M3 7WJ (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 7WJ is Astley Arms and is 9.72 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 9.85 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.

Policing for M3 7WJ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Salford is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to M3 7WJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M3 7WJ, and the approximate distance away.

Cathedral Approach 17 m
Victoria Street 68 m
Victoria Bridge Street 129 m
Gorton Street 141 m
New Kings Head Yard 150 m
Cannon Court 161 m
Hunts Bank Approach 162 m
Walker's Croft 171 m
Mirabel Street 177 m
Cateaton Street 179 m
Long Millgate 181 m
Breslyn Street 181 m
Norton Street 191 m
B6182 214 m
Duke Street 221 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M3 7WJ

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 M3 7WJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Abbott Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 16, 2019)
1.36 km
St Philip's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.91 km
St Malachy's RC Primary School Good
(April 18, 2018)
1.97 km
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Good
(October 31, 2019)
1.98 km
Sol Christian Academy Good
(June 14, 2019)
2 km
Saviour CofE Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.07 km
Medlock Primary School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
2.29 km
Park View Community Primary Good
(April 26, 2018)
2.38 km
Trinity CofE High School Outstanding
(January 16, 2014)
2.39 km
Rolls Crescent Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
2.43 km
Old Trafford Community Academy Good
(May 9, 2017)
2.66 km
Loreto College Outstanding
(November 13, 2009)
2.73 km
St Augustine's CofE Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
2.73 km
Ashbury Meadow Primary School Outstanding
(July 1, 2015)
2.74 km
Manchester Communication Academy Good
(April 25, 2019)
2.76 km
St Alphonsus RC Primary School Outstanding
(April 9, 2014)
2.77 km
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.77 km
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Outstanding
(June 22, 2012)
2.79 km
Afifah School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.89 km
Webster Primary School Good
(October 24, 2019)
2.99 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M3 7WJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Becky's Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
8.87 km
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
June 8, 2021
9.09 km
Travelodge Retailers - other Exempt
June 8, 2021
9.09 km
Delice de France Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
9.57 km
Birch Farm Heywood Ltd Manufacturers/packers Exempt
April 21, 2021
9.62 km
Globe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
9.69 km
Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 18, 2019
9.72 km
Globe Canteen And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
9.72 km
The Birch Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
9.73 km
The Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
9.73 km
Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 25, 2019
9.85 km
The Chapel House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
9.85 km
Ironworks Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
9.89 km
Cofi Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
December 10, 2021
10.14 km
Express Woks Cooking Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 25, 2021
10.14 km
Indian Grocery Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
December 10, 2021
10.14 km
Walk-in Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 20, 2021
10.14 km
Timperley Conservative & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2017
10.28 km
Heyes Lane Primary Sch School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
10.35 km
Kids Collective@ Heyes Lane Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2017
10.35 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M3 7WJ - Data from Apr 2022

Victoria Street Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Victoria Bridge Street Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Victoria Rail Station Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Football Museum Bus Stop/Station 247 m
St Mary's Gate Bus Stop/Station 254 m
Salford - Victoria Bridge Street Taxi Rank 112 m
Victoria Station Approach Taxi Rank 241 m
St Mary's Gate Taxi Rank 308 m
Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 244 m
Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 250 m
Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 266 m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 244 m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 250 m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 277 m
Terminal Two Access Air 13.35 km
Terminal Two Access Air 13.39 km
Terminal One Access Air 13.81 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M3 7WJ - Data from Dec 2021

Dale Street Basin Inland Water 1.2 km
Choral Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Saint George's Island Island 1.87 km
Kersal Vale Valley 2.94 km
South Bay Inland Water 3.36 km
Central Bay Inland Water 3.43 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.49 km
Moston Vale Valley 3.51 km
North Bay Inland Water 3.78 km
Hall Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.48 km
Boggart Hole Clough Valley 4.51 km
Clayton Vale Valley 4.72 km
Oliver Clough Valley 4.73 km
Trafford Park Lake Inland Water 4.75 km
Blackley Forest Woodland Or Forest 5.02 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.48603100
Longitude -2.24581600
OS Easting 383786
OS Northing 0398841
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15494
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Salford and Eccles
Electoral Ward Blackfriars & Trinity
Local Authority District Salford
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 E08000006
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Salford
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 Salford 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 Salford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33005494
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Salford 022
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Salford 022I
Output Area / Small Area 2B2