The postcode M8 6LA is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in May 1994.M8 6LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M8 6LA 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 6LA as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to M8 6LA is Cobb Close which is centered 44 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bowker Vale Metrolink Stop and is 98 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 43 m away at Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 4 km away.
The closest primary school to M8 6LA (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 6LA is The Gardeners Arms and is 5.64 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 6.36 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on June 9, 2021.
Policing for M8 6LA 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 M8 6LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M8 6LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M8 6LA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 6LA - 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) | 1.11 km |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.12 km | |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 15, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.54 km | |
| Park View Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Manchester Mesivta School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (October 15, 2015) | 1.76 km |
| Prestwich Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (February 14, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| The Heys School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.23 km | |
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 11, 2014) | 2.34 km |
| Butterstile Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 2.52 km |
| Heaton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 2.53 km |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 2.57 km |
| Parrenthorn High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (April 25, 2019) | 2.57 km |
| Little Heaton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (October 11, 2018) | 2.85 km |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 2.88 km |
| Whitefield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 3.42 km |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 3.44 km |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 3.46 km |
| Manchester Communication Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 3.48 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M8 6LA - 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 | 4.63 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2021 | 4.98 km | |
| Travelodge | Exempt June 8, 2021 | 4.98 km | |
| Delice de France | Awaiting Inspection | 5.31 km | |
| Birch Farm Heywood Ltd | Exempt April 21, 2021 | 5.51 km | |
| The Birch Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 5.64 km | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 5.64 km | |
| Canteen @ Martin Brower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 6.16 km | |
| Great Bear Distribution | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 6.24 km | |
| The Beestro @ Great Bear | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 6.24 km | |
| Aramark @ Argos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 6.36 km | |
| Heywood Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 9, 2021 | 6.36 km | |
| McCormick Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 6.75 km | |
| Newhouse Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 6.79 km | |
| The Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 6.85 km | |
| Hopwood Playgroup | Exempt June 5, 2020 | 6.91 km | |
| McCormick Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 6.95 km | |
| MW Fulfilment Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 6.95 km | |
| Park Cakes Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 6.95 km | |
| Brownhill Learning Community | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 6.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M8 6LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Bowker Vale Metrolink Stop | 98 m | |
| Bowker Vale Metrolink Stop | 109 m | |
| Middleton Road | 228 m | |
| Blackley New Road | 240 m | |
| Middleton Road | 254 m | |
| Taxi Rank | 1.42 km | |
| Prestwich - Sainsbury'S Car Park | 2.41 km | |
| Harpurhey - Westbourne Grove | 2.73 km | |
| Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) | 43 m | |
| Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) | 45 m | |
| Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) | 51 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 4 km | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 4.16 km | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 4.23 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 17.56 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 17.6 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 18.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M8 6LA - Data from Dec 2021
| Blackley Forest | 908 m | |
| Blackfish Pond | 1.57 km | |
| Oak Croft Hill | 1.86 km | |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 1.94 km |
| Heaton Park Reservoir | 2.07 km | |
| Hazlitt Wood | 2.11 km | |
| Eagles Nest Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.51 km | |
| Prestwich Clough | Valley | 2.95 km |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 3.01 km |
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 3.08 km |
| Carr Clough | Valley | 3.13 km |
| Choral Grove | 3.14 km | |
| Bailey's Wood | 3.16 km | |
| Hall Hill | 3.28 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.52455500 |
| Longitude | -2.25026300 |
| OS Easting | 383506 |
| OS Northing | 0403128 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| 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 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| 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 | 4C1 |