The postcode M6 8LU is located in Salford, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. M6 8LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M6 8LU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 M6 8LU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.
The closest road name to M6 8LU is Lancaster Road which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lancaster Road and is 57 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.4 km away at Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Eccles Rail Station, 1.45 km away.
The closest primary school to M6 8LU (for ages 11 and under) is St John's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 8, 2018.
The local pub for residents of M6 8LU is The Gardeners Arms and is 10.74 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 1, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Express Woks Cooking and is 9.88 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 25, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for M6 8LU is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Salford is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to M6 8LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M6 8LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M6 8LU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 M6 8LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 840 m |
| Ellesmere Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 884 m |
| Springwood Primary School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 994 m |
| Oakwood Academy | Special school | 9-19 | Outstanding (November 22, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (September 12, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Grosvenor Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.33 km |
| Clarendon Cottage School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.33 km | |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.68 km |
| Branwood Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.7 km | |
| Monton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 11, 2008) | 1.82 km |
| The Deans Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 23, 2013) | 1.91 km |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 10, 2014) | 2.07 km |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 2.16 km |
| Moorside High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.18 km | |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 19, 2017) | 2.21 km |
| Moorside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 2.34 km |
| Co-op Academy Swinton | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 2.58 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 2.65 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M6 8LU - 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 | 9.43 km | |
| Cofi Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 10, 2021 | 9.88 km | |
| Express Woks Cooking | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2021 | 9.88 km | |
| Indian Grocery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 10, 2021 | 9.88 km | |
| Walk-in Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 20, 2021 | 9.88 km | |
| Delice de France | Awaiting Inspection | 9.97 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2021 | 10.1 km | |
| Travelodge | Exempt June 8, 2021 | 10.1 km | |
| Caprinos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 10.11 km | |
| Fortune House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 10.11 km | |
| Mama's Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 5, 2021 | 10.11 km | |
| Spice Finest Indian Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2021 | 10.11 km | |
| Subway Timperley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 10.11 km | |
| Rockys Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 10.19 km | |
| Birch Farm Heywood Ltd | Exempt April 21, 2021 | 10.56 km | |
| Great Bear Distribution | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 10.59 km | |
| The Beestro @ Great Bear | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 10.59 km | |
| The Birch Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 10.74 km | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 10.74 km | |
| Aramark @ Argos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 10.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M6 8LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Lancaster Road | 57 m | |
| Light Oaks School | 87 m | |
| Odessa Avenue | 112 m | |
| Radcliffe Park Road | 120 m | |
| Radcliffe Park Road | 198 m | |
| Eccles - Stott Lane | 948 m | |
| Salford - Bolton Road | 991 m | |
| Salford - Bolton Road | 1.01 km | |
| Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km | |
| Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.41 km | |
| Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.41 km | |
| Eccles Rail Station | 1.45 km | |
| Eccles Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| Eccles Rail Station | 1.5 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 14.56 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 14.61 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 15.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M6 8LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Monton Green | 2.43 km | |
| Hall Hill | 2.52 km | |
| Swinton Vale | Valley | 2.61 km |
| Trafford Park Lake | 2.62 km | |
| Carr Clough | Valley | 3.05 km |
| Castle Hill | 3.17 km | |
| North Bay | 3.17 km | |
| Spring Dam | 3.46 km | |
| Central Bay | 3.54 km | |
| Old Warke Dam | 3.6 km | |
| Wardley Wood | 3.66 km | |
| Coppice Clough | Valley | 3.71 km |
| New Plantation | 3.76 km | |
| Prestwich Clough | Valley | 3.86 km |
| South Bay | 3.87 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M6 8LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.49617100 |
| Longitude | -2.32097300 |
| OS Easting | 378804 |
| OS Northing | 0399989 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Salford and Eccles |
| Electoral Ward | Claremont |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000006 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: White professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Salford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005446 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Salford 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Salford 015B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A1 |