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Manchester (M29)
The M29 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1063 individual postcodes.
There are 17 electoral wards in the M29 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Wigan Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in M29 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 M29 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The M29 postcode is part of the Manchester district in the United Kingdom. It covers the northwest corner of the Greater Manchester conurbation, an area that was traditionally part of the historical county of Lancashire.
The M29 postcode is a suburban area, comprising mainly residential development, retail units and service-sector businesses. The area is served by a variety of transport links, including Metrolink services (from Wythenshawe to Altrincham and other local connections) which operate along the A57 which passes through the area, and the M56 motorway which is nearby.
M29 is home to a number of popular attractions and facilities, such as Sale Water Park and Sale Golf Club, as well as a number of neighbourhood parks and sports grounds. Shopping facilities are plentiful and include the Brooklands Shopping Centre, Sale Moor Shopping Centre, Morrisons superstore, and a range of independent retailers on Washway Road amongst many others.
In terms of educational facilities, the postcode is home to Sale Grammar School, Sale High School, Sale Christian Fellowship, St James Catholic Primary School, Sale Grammar Junior Branch, The Willows Primary School, as well as local further education providers such as Trafford College.
Religious facilities in the postcode area include Sale Reform Synagogue, Appleby Road and Christchurch (Anglican parish church), STM & Our Lady Catholic Church, St Mark's Church of England and St Kentigern's Church. The area is also home to Sale Cemetery and Whitehouse Crematorium, and a number of green spaces such as Broad Road Conservation Area, Park Island Conservation Area, and Sale Moor Local Nature Reserve.
M29 not only offers a variety of amenities, but is an attractive residential community with a growing population of young professionals thanks to its close proximity to Manchester city centre. It offers a good quality of life in a safe and secure environment.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
M29 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.
| Outward Code | M29 |
| Postal Town | Manchester |
| MSOA Name | Wigan 023 |
| LSOA Name | Wigan 023C |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
M29 Electoral Wards
The postal region of M29, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.