Postcode M8 4JQ (Manchester)

Map showing M8 4JQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode M8 4JQ is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M8 4JQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M8 4JQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 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 M8 4JQ as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired independent city dwellers.

The closest road name to M8 4JQ is Counthill Drive which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wilton Road and is 184 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 247 m away at Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 3.82 km away.

The closest primary school to M8 4JQ (for ages 11 and under) is Sedgley Park Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 19, 2018.

The local pub for residents of M8 4JQ is The Gardeners Arms and is 5.86 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 1, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Heywood Diner and is 6.56 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on June 9, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 54.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.7 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.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for M8 4JQ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Manchester Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to M8 4JQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M8 4JQ, and the approximate distance away.

Counthill Drive 30 m
Claythorpe Walk 30 m
Brooklands Road 134 m
Edenfield Road 145 m
Huntley Road 159 m
Cedric Road 172 m
Cobb Close 172 m
Bettwood Drive 173 m
Silverdale Avenue 195 m
White House Avenue 208 m
Windsor Crescent 210 m
Haversham Road 242 m
Gwendor Avenue 243 m
Windsor Road 247 m
Craigwell Road 278 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M8 4JQ

Introduction May 1994
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 M8 4JQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sedgley Park Community Primary School Good
(September 19, 2018)
964 m
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy 1.09 km
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Good
(February 15, 2017)
1.32 km
Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Requires improvement
(July 10, 2019)
1.41 km
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy 1.41 km
Park View Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
1.66 km
Manchester Mesivta School Good
(October 15, 2015)
1.68 km
Prestwich Preparatory School Good
(February 14, 2019)
1.88 km
The Heys School 2.26 km
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Outstanding
(September 11, 2014)
2.34 km
Butterstile Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.4 km
Heaton Park Primary School Good
(May 3, 2017)
2.59 km
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
2.72 km
Parrenthorn High School Requires improvement
(April 25, 2019)
2.72 km
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Good
(December 14, 2017)
2.92 km
Little Heaton Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(October 11, 2018)
3.07 km
Saviour CofE Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
3.33 km
St Malachy's RC Primary School Good
(April 18, 2018)
3.35 km
Manchester Communication Academy Good
(April 25, 2019)
3.41 km
Whitefield Community Primary School Good
(November 18, 2021)
3.5 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M8 4JQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Becky's Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
4.83 km
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
June 8, 2021
5.2 km
Travelodge Retailers - other Exempt
June 8, 2021
5.2 km
Delice de France Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.52 km
Birch Farm Heywood Ltd Manufacturers/packers Exempt
April 21, 2021
5.72 km
The Birch Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
5.86 km
The Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
5.86 km
Canteen @ Martin Brower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
6.37 km
Great Bear Distribution Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
November 23, 2020
6.44 km
The Beestro @ Great Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
6.44 km
Aramark @ Argos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 8, 2021
6.56 km
Heywood Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
June 9, 2021
6.56 km
McCormick Foods Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
6.95 km
Newhouse Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 6, 2021
7 km
The Co-operative Retailers - other 4
Good
October 26, 2021
7.06 km
Hopwood Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
June 5, 2020
7.13 km
McCormick Foods Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
7.16 km
MW Fulfilment Services Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 4, 2022
7.16 km
Park Cakes Ltd Distributors/Transporters Awaiting Inspection
7.16 km
Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
7.17 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M8 4JQ - Data from Apr 2022

Wilton Road Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Wilton Road Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Bowker Vale Metrolink Stop Bus Stop/Station 228 m
Bowker Vale Metrolink Stop Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Middleton Road Bus Stop/Station 425 m
Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 1.44 km
Prestwich - Sainsbury'S Car Park Taxi Rank 2.41 km
Harpurhey - Westbourne Grove Taxi Rank 2.73 km
Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 247 m
Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 255 m
Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 258 m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 3.82 km
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 3.98 km
Manchester Victoria Rail Station Rail 4.05 km
Terminal Two Access Air 17.36 km
Terminal Two Access Air 17.39 km
Terminal One Access Air 17.84 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M8 4JQ - Data from Dec 2021

Blackley Forest Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Kersal Vale Valley 1.72 km
Blackfish Pond Inland Water 1.77 km
Oak Croft Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.06 km
Eagles Nest Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Heaton Park Reservoir Inland Water 2.21 km
Hazlitt Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.32 km
Prestwich Clough Valley 2.88 km
Choral Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Carr Clough Valley 3.01 km
Oliver Clough Valley 3.08 km
Hall Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.12 km
Boggart Hole Clough Valley 3.13 km
Bailey's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for M8 4JQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 40 Mbps 54.3 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.7 Mbps 13.36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 54.3 9.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 83,690 kWh - mean 6,974 kWh : median 6,829 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

13 meters consuming 28,457 kWh - mean 2,189 kWh : median 1,821 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for M8 4JQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.52280800
Longitude -2.25164000
OS Easting 383414
OS Northing 0402934
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7262
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Blackley and Broughton
Electoral Ward Crumpsall
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000003
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Ageing city dwellers
Subgroup: Retired independent city dwellers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Manchester BUASD
Workplace Zone E33004932
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Manchester 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Manchester 004D
Output Area / Small Area 7D2