The postcode M8 8XU is located in Manchester, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M8 8XU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M8 8XU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 8XU as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.
The closest road name to M8 8XU is Larkhill Walk which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Museum of Transport and is 135 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 383 m away at Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria Rail Station, 1.67 km away.
The closest primary school to M8 8XU (for ages 11 and under) is St Malachy's RC Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 18, 2018.
The local pub for residents of M8 8XU is The Gardeners Arms and is 7.8 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 8.79 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on June 9, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for M8 8XU 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 8XU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M8 8XU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M8 8XU
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| 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 8XU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Malachy's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 783 m |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 802 m |
| Manchester Communication Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Abbott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Park View Community Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 2.1 km |
| Lily Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 2.55 km |
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.81 km |
| Sedgley Park Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 3.01 km |
| Sol Christian Academy | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (June 14, 2019) | 3.06 km |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 3.16 km |
| Briscoe Lane Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 3.25 km |
| Moston Fields Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 3.3 km |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2018) | 3.3 km |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 3.34 km |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.34 km | |
| CofE School of the Resurrection | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2019) | 3.38 km |
| The East Manchester Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Special Measures (December 12, 2019) | 3.5 km |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 3.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M8 8XU - 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 | 7.05 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2021 | 7.18 km | |
| Travelodge | Exempt June 8, 2021 | 7.18 km | |
| Birch Farm Heywood Ltd | Exempt April 21, 2021 | 7.72 km | |
| Delice de France | Awaiting Inspection | 7.76 km | |
| The Birch Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 7.8 km | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 7.8 km | |
| Canteen @ Martin Brower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 8.4 km | |
| Great Bear Distribution | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 8.76 km | |
| The Beestro @ Great Bear | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 8.76 km | |
| Aramark @ Argos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 8.79 km | |
| Heywood Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 9, 2021 | 8.79 km | |
| The Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 8.87 km | |
| Newhouse Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 8.94 km | |
| Hopwood Playgroup | Exempt June 5, 2020 | 8.98 km | |
| McCormick Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 9.07 km | |
| Xavier's Keto Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 20, 2021 | 9.09 km | |
| Buttercups Private Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 9.1 km | |
| The Tree House Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2020 | 9.12 km | |
| Dolce Ltd @ Hopwood C P School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 9.2 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M8 8XU - Data from Apr 2022
| Museum of Transport | 135 m | |
| Langdale Court | 151 m | |
| Hawkeshead Road | 165 m | |
| Smedley Lane | 194 m | |
| Go North West Depot | 200 m | |
| Harpurhey - Westbourne Grove | 1.68 km | |
| Victoria Station Approach | 1.81 km | |
| Taxi Rank | 1.87 km | |
| Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 383 m | |
| Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 388 m | |
| Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 397 m | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 1.67 km | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| Manchester Victoria Rail Station | 1.85 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 15.31 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 15.34 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 15.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M8 8XU - Data from Dec 2021
| Choral Grove | 1.74 km | |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 1.84 km |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 2.33 km |
| Dale Street Basin | 2.5 km | |
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 2.55 km |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 2.76 km |
| Castle Hill | 3.23 km | |
| Bailey's Wood | 3.25 km | |
| Blackley Forest | 3.26 km | |
| Saint George's Island | 3.87 km | |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 4 km |
| Blackfish Pond | 4.17 km | |
| Eagles Nest Wood | 4.26 km | |
| Hall Hill | 4.36 km | |
| Oak Croft Hill | 4.42 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M8 8XU - 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 | 53.50238900 |
| Longitude | -2.23256900 |
| OS Easting | 384671 |
| OS Northing | 0400658 |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Established renting families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Manchester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008915 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Manchester 056 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Manchester 056D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A1 |