The postcode M40 1GU is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M40 1GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M40 1GU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 M40 1GU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to M40 1GU is Windsor Street which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Elsma Road and is 73 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.53 km away at Newton Heath & Moston (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Gorton Rail Station, 2.93 km away.
The closest primary school to M40 1GU (for ages 11 and under) is St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on February 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Teenage Works.
The local pub for residents of M40 1GU is Astley Arms and is 4.84 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 4.9 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 66 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.9 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.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for M40 1GU 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 M40 1GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M40 1GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M40 1GU
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| 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 M40 1GU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 532 m |
| South Failsworth Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 13, 2011) | 636 m |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 726 m |
| All Saints C of E Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 835 m |
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Briscoe Lane Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Greenside Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.3 km | |
| Seymour Road Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Spring Brook Academy | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Droylsden Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 15, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Ravensbury Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 11, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Co-op Academy Broadhurst | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Teenage Works | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.68 km | |
| Mather Street Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.69 km |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 1.91 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.93 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M40 1GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 4.82 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 4.84 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 4.9 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 4.9 km | |
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 4.96 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 4.96 km | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 5.04 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 5.08 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 5.08 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 5.08 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 5.08 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 5.08 km | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 5.08 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store - Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 5.08 km | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 5.12 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 5.13 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 5.13 km | |
| Dukinfield Town Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2018 | 5.16 km | |
| Golden Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 11, 2022 | 5.16 km | |
| Kebabalicious | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 5.16 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M40 1GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Elsma Road | 73 m | |
| Elsma Road | 95 m | |
| Brookdale Park | 170 m | |
| Brookdale Park | 177 m | |
| Brookdale Park | 189 m | |
| Harpurhey - Westbourne Grove | 3.73 km | |
| Gorton - Dorney Street | 3.8 km | |
| The Apollo | 4.74 km | |
| Newton Heath & Moston (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.53 km | |
| Newton Heath & Moston (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.54 km | |
| Newton Heath & Moston (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.54 km | |
| Gorton Rail Station | 2.93 km | |
| Fairfield Rail Station | 2.97 km | |
| Fairfield Rail Station | 3.01 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 16.06 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 16.08 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 16.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M40 1GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 753 m |
| Jericho Clough | Valley | 906 m |
| Weir Clough | Valley | 1.13 km |
| Bell Clough | Valley | 1.48 km |
| Lumb Clough | Valley | 1.53 km |
| Medlock Vale | Valley | 2.43 km |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 2.92 km |
| Crime Lake | 3 km | |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | 3.6 km | |
| Boodle Wood | 3.62 km | |
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 3.64 km |
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | 3.75 km | |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 3.87 km |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 3.94 km |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 1 | 3.97 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M40 1GU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 45.1 Mbps | 66 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 12.8 Mbps | 11.9 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 72.8 | 13.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for M40 1GU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.49526300 |
| Longitude | -2.16608400 |
| OS Easting | 389079 |
| OS Northing | 0399851 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Manchester Central |
| Electoral Ward | Miles Platting & Newton Heath |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Manchester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33004957 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Manchester 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Manchester 011E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |