manchester M11 Postcodes

Manchester (M11)

The M11 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1079 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the M11 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Manchester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 9% of people in M11 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of M11 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The M11 postcode district is located in the city of Manchester. It is a district in North Manchester situated to the south east of the city centre, and covers an area from the neighbourhood of Longsight in the south and west of the city to East Didsbury in the east. Since the introduction of postcodes in the UK, it has been one of the first instances of a super-postcode, covering more than one district of the area.

Turn Moss and Ladybarn Park are two notable green spaces in the M11 postcode district. There are over 60 listed buildings in the area, many of them around the conservation areas of the district.

Longsight, known locally as Loiners is sometimes referred to as one of the forgotten parts of Manchester but its culture is appreciated by many in Manchester and the surrounding areas. It is made up of a vibrant range of cultures, from Somalians to Syrian refugees, with a strong sense of community belonging.

The M11 postcode area has a wide variety of attractions and residential areas to explore. East Didsbury is a particular hotspot, offering a combination of high street shopping, independent boutiques, pubs and bars, as well as riverside walks and a bustling restaurant scene. The Printworks, the former newspaper printing museum, is now an entertainment complex and an iconic feature of the area.

Longsight is home to many charity shops, run by charities such as British Red Cross and Age UK, offering an outlet to find great second-hand bargains. There is also a local park full of activities for children such as tennis courts, football pitches, a play area and a climbing wall. Furthermore, the acclaimed Cottonopolis restaurant is near to Longsight, serving high-end dishes in a unique and quirky atmosphere.

Finally, although slightly farther away from the heart of the M11 postcode district, Hulme is a significantly diverse neighbourhood and is home to Britain's largest community of gay and lesbian people. It was heavily regenerated in the 1990s-to-2000s, with the construction of the Hulme Arch Bridge, the MetroLink, and an array of apartment buildings. It now offers a cosmopolitan scene and a variety of places to explore, such as the newly opened Whitworth Art Gallery.

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