42,234TOTAL POPULATION
18,236HOUSEHOLDS
9.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,200AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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M22 POSTCODE REGION

Manchester (M22)

The M22 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 2154 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the M22 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Manchester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in M22 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 M22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The M22 postcode is an area in Greater Manchester, England, located south of Manchester city centre and north of Cheshire. It covers a number of small towns and villages, including Cheadle, Sharston, Gatley, Heald Green, and Bramhall, and some areas of south Stockport. The M22 postcode has a rich history and is the traditional home of the Cheshire Gentry. This prosperous area is noted for its well-kept gardens, and its calm village streets with high-end independent stores, pubs, and restaurants.

This geographical area is well connected to Manchester city centre by train, with regular services running from the nearby stations of Gatley and Cheadle Hulme. In terms of its economy, the M22 postcode is known for its strong retail sector, which includes a number of well-known brand stores and independent stores. It is also home to a well-known business park, Bramhall Mail Centre.

In terms of amenities and leisure, there are plenty of parks and gardens to explore, a number of golf courses, and a variety of sporting clubs, including Cheadle Hulme sports clubs. There is also a popular theatre located at the far end of Bramhall.

The M22 postcode has a number of well-known schools in the area. Popular independent schools include Altrincham Grammar School, St Bede's and The Manchester Grammar School. There are also a number of state schools, such as Cheadle Hulme High School and St John's Primary & Nursery School.

The postcode offers a combination of urban and rural scenes. It is mostly suburban and semi-rural, but with the nearby city of Manchester providing a vibrant cultural offering, it provides the perfect combination of urban hustle and rural peace. The M22 postcode area is known as a great place to raise a family and is popular with young professionals.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83%WORKING
  • 17%UNEMPLOYED

17% of people in M22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 39%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 81%WHITE
  • 19%NON-WHITE

81% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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M22Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

The county of Greater Manchester

M22 is located in the county of Greater Manchester, in England.

Greater Manchester has a total population of 2,782,100, making it the 3rd largest county in the UK.

Greater Manchester has a total area of 492 square miles, and a population density of 2180 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater Manchester Postal Town Map
Outward CodeM22
Postal TownManchester
MSOA NameManchester 053
LSOA NameManchester 053E
CountyGreater Manchester
RegionGreater Manchester
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityManchester
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

M22 Electoral Wards

The postal region of M22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Baguley
Benchill
Didsbury
Gatley
Moss Nook
Newall Green
Northenden
Northern Moor
Peel Hall
Sharston
West Didsbury
Woodhouse Park
Wythenshawe
Browse Postcodes in M22

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (M) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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