The postcode M8 6FS is located in Salford, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in April 1985 and terminated in May 1994.M8 6FS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M8 6FS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 M8 6FS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to M8 6FS is Castlefield Avenue which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Upper Park Road and is 79 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 719 m away at Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 2.78 km away.
The closest primary school to M8 6FS (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 6FS is The Gardeners Arms and is 6.81 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 7.58 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on June 9, 2021.
Policing for M8 6FS 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 M8 6FS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M8 6FS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M8 6FS
| Introduction | April 1985 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| 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 M8 6FS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgley Park Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.82 km | |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 15, 2017) | 2.14 km |
| Manchester Mesivta School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (October 15, 2015) | 2.17 km |
| Park View Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 2.23 km |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 2.49 km |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 2.5 km |
| Butterstile Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 2.61 km |
| Manchester Communication Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 2.73 km |
| Prestwich Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (February 14, 2019) | 2.8 km |
| Abbott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2019) | 2.97 km |
| The Heys School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.02 km | |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 3.03 km |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 3.04 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 11, 2014) | 3.06 km |
| Heaton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 3.46 km |
| Lily Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 3.55 km |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 3.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M8 6FS - 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 | 5.85 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2021 | 6.16 km | |
| Travelodge | Exempt June 8, 2021 | 6.16 km | |
| Delice de France | Awaiting Inspection | 6.53 km | |
| Birch Farm Heywood Ltd | Exempt April 21, 2021 | 6.69 km | |
| The Birch Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 6.81 km | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 6.81 km | |
| Canteen @ Martin Brower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 7.35 km | |
| Great Bear Distribution | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 7.47 km | |
| The Beestro @ Great Bear | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 7.47 km | |
| Aramark @ Argos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| Heywood Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 9, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| McCormick Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 7.95 km | |
| Newhouse Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 7.96 km | |
| The Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 7.99 km | |
| Hopwood Playgroup | Exempt June 5, 2020 | 8.06 km | |
| McCormick Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 8.16 km | |
| MW Fulfilment Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 8.16 km | |
| Park Cakes Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 8.16 km | |
| Brownhill Learning Community | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 8.2 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M8 6FS - Data from Apr 2022
| Upper Park Road | 79 m | |
| Roston Road | 81 m | |
| Bury Old Road | 177 m | |
| Bentley Road | 190 m | |
| Leicester Road | 191 m | |
| Taxi Rank | 1.43 km | |
| Cromwell Road Taxi Rank | 2.16 km | |
| Harpurhey - Westbourne Grove | 2.4 km | |
| Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | 719 m | |
| Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | 726 m | |
| Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | 734 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 2.78 km | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 2.95 km | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 3.02 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 16.34 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 16.38 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 16.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M8 6FS - Data from Dec 2021
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 1.09 km |
| Choral Grove | 1.93 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.97 km | |
| Blackley Forest | 2.03 km | |
| Eagles Nest Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Blackfish Pond | 2.8 km | |
| Hall Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 3.05 km |
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 3.05 km |
| Oak Croft Hill | 3.08 km | |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 3.1 km |
| Carr Clough | Valley | 3.15 km |
| Heaton Park Reservoir | 3.22 km | |
| Prestwich Clough | Valley | 3.3 km |
| Hazlitt Wood | 3.34 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.51351700 |
| Longitude | -2.25028800 |
| OS Easting | 383500 |
| OS Northing | 0401900 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Blackley and Broughton |
| Electoral Ward | Kersal & Broughton Park |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Salford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005420 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Salford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Salford 010A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |