manchester M6 Postcodes

Manchester (M6)

The M6 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1159 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the M6 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Salford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in M6 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 M6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The M6 postcode area is situated in the North West of England and includes Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, and parts of Cumbria and Cheshire. It covers the post towns of Bolton, Bury, Preston, and Wigan as well as the metropolitan boroughs of Salford and Warrington.

The area is predominately urban, with a population of around 1.2 million people. The most densely populated area is Warrington, which is home to 240,100 people within its 23.94 square miles. It should be noted that these figures include the nearby towns and villages.

The M6 postcode provides easy access to the motorway network of England. The main motorway in the area is the M6, which is a major route linking the North West of England with the West Midlands. This is complemented by the M61, M62, and M58, alongside a number of main roads. The largest airport in the area is Manchester, with Liverpool John Lennon Airport also within easy reach.

The area is home to a number of towns and cities of cultural and historical significance. The historic Roman fort, the Ribchester Roman Museum, and the Turpie Roman Villa are in Lancashire, while the ancient village of Cheshire, the City of Liverpool, and the City of Manchester are all situated nearby.

The M6 postcode is known for its lively nightlife, thanks to its many nearby towns and cities, and there are also a number of large shopping centres, theatres and other entertainment venues throughout the area. There are also many leisure attractions, including parks, gardens, lakes, and cycle paths that link the various cities in the postcode.

In terms of education, there are numerous universities and colleges located within the M6 postcode area, including the University of Bolton, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Liverpool John Moores University. Primary and secondary schools can be found throughout the local area, some of which rank highly in international league tables.

Finally, the M6 postcode area is home to a number of great sporting venues, including the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, the home of Old Trafford Football Club, and Anfield, home of Liverpool Football Club.

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