The postcode M4 2AL is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in October 2021 and is an active postcode. M4 2AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M4 2AL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 M4 2AL as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to M4 2AL is Hanover Street which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shudehill Interchange and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 65 m away at Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 141 m away.
The closest primary school to M4 2AL (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 M4 2AL is Astley Arms and is 9.32 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 9.45 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.
Policing for M4 2AL 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 M4 2AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M4 2AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M4 2AL
| Introduction | October 2021 |
| 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 M4 2AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2019) | 983 m |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| Sol Christian Academy | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (June 14, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.77 km |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| Park View Community Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| Medlock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (December 1, 2021) | 2.09 km |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 2.14 km |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 2.37 km |
| Trinity CofE High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 16, 2014) | 2.38 km |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.39 km |
| Manchester Communication Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 2.44 km |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 2.57 km |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2012) | 2.8 km |
| CofE School of the Resurrection | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2019) | 2.82 km |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 2.82 km |
| Loreto College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 13, 2009) | 2.85 km |
| Old Trafford Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 2.9 km |
| The East Manchester Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Special Measures (December 12, 2019) | 2.94 km |
| Webster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 2.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M4 2AL - 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 | 8.83 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2021 | 9.01 km | |
| Travelodge | Exempt June 8, 2021 | 9.01 km | |
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 9.29 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 9.32 km | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 9.33 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 9.45 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 9.45 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 9.49 km | |
| Delice de France | Awaiting Inspection | 9.54 km | |
| Birch Farm Heywood Ltd | Exempt April 21, 2021 | 9.55 km | |
| The Birch Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 9.64 km | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 9.64 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 9.64 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 9.7 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 9.7 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 9.7 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 9.7 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 9.7 km | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 9.7 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M4 2AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Shudehill Interchange | 59 m | |
| Shudehill Interchange | 60 m | |
| Shudehill Interchange | 75 m | |
| Shudehill Interchange | 83 m | |
| Shudehill Interchange | 90 m | |
| Victoria Station Approach | 246 m | |
| High Street | 365 m | |
| Salford - Victoria Bridge Street | 463 m | |
| Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | 65 m | |
| Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | 78 m | |
| Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | 118 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 141 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 184 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 248 m | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.45 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.49 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 13.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M4 2AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Dale Street Basin | 914 m | |
| Choral Grove | 1.62 km | |
| Saint George's Island | 2.16 km | |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 3.12 km |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 3.19 km |
| South Bay | 3.7 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.74 km | |
| Central Bay | 3.8 km | |
| North Bay | 4.16 km | |
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 4.25 km |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 4.31 km |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 4.49 km |
| Hall Hill | 4.77 km | |
| Blackley Forest | 5 km | |
| Bailey's Wood | 5.01 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.48627500 |
| Longitude | -2.23969600 |
| OS Easting | 384192 |
| OS Northing | 0398865 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33004418 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Manchester 054 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Manchester 054D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |