The postcode M8 8GQ is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. M8 8GQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M8 8GQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 8GQ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.
The closest road name to M8 8GQ is St Thomas' Place which is centered 11 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Derby Street and is 140 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 658 m away at Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 658 m away.
The closest primary school to M8 8GQ (for ages 11 and under) is Abbott Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on January 16, 2019.
The local pub for residents of M8 8GQ is The Gardeners Arms and is 8.82 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 1, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ben Ho and is 9.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.
Policing for M8 8GQ 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 8GQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M8 8GQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M8 8GQ
| 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 M8 8GQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2019) | 763 m |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.13 km |
| Manchester Communication Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Park View Community Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.87 km |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 2.23 km |
| Sol Christian Academy | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (June 14, 2019) | 2.25 km |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 2.64 km |
| Medlock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (December 1, 2021) | 2.78 km |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.79 km |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 2.94 km |
| CofE School of the Resurrection | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2019) | 3 km |
| The East Manchester Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Special Measures (December 12, 2019) | 3.12 km |
| Trinity CofE High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 16, 2014) | 3.19 km |
| St Brigid's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 3.25 km |
| Lily Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 3.31 km |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 3.38 km |
| Ravensbury Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 11, 2017) | 3.49 km |
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 3.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M8 8GQ - 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 | 8.03 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2021 | 8.19 km | |
| Travelodge | Exempt June 8, 2021 | 8.19 km | |
| Birch Farm Heywood Ltd | Exempt April 21, 2021 | 8.73 km | |
| Delice de France | Awaiting Inspection | 8.73 km | |
| The Birch Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 8.82 km | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 8.82 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 9.3 km | |
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 9.31 km | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 9.36 km | |
| Canteen @ Martin Brower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 9.4 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 9.41 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 9.41 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 9.41 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 9.56 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 9.64 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 9.64 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 9.64 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 9.64 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 9.64 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M8 8GQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Derby Street | 140 m | |
| Great Horrocks | 154 m | |
| Derby Street | 183 m | |
| St Chad's Church | 212 m | |
| St Chad's Church | 237 m | |
| Victoria Station Approach | 779 m | |
| Salford - Victoria Bridge Street | 1.11 km | |
| Oldham Street | 1.15 km | |
| Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink) | 658 m | |
| Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) | 684 m | |
| Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) | 686 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 658 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 775 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 812 m | |
| Terminal Two Access | 14.28 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 14.31 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 14.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M8 8GQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Choral Grove | 1.34 km | |
| Dale Street Basin | 1.57 km | |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 2.55 km |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 2.59 km |
| Saint George's Island | 2.87 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.35 km | |
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 3.51 km |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 3.73 km |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 4.13 km |
| Blackley Forest | 4.2 km | |
| Bailey's Wood | 4.24 km | |
| South Bay | 4.31 km | |
| Central Bay | 4.36 km | |
| Hall Hill | 4.45 km | |
| North Bay | 4.67 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.49354200 |
| Longitude | -2.23740100 |
| OS Easting | 384347 |
| OS Northing | 0399673 |
| 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 | Cheetham |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Manchester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33004515 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Manchester 056 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Manchester 056C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A3 |