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Manchester (M27)
The M27 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 2206 individual postcodes.
There are 9 electoral wards in the M27 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Salford Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in M27 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 M27 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The M27 postcode covers a large area of the Greater Manchester area, which includes most of the city of Salford, as well as part of Trafford. It is located in the North Western region of England, and is 7.19 miles from the centre of Manchester.
The area has strong links with industry and is home to several large businesses, including Arriva, Vodafone and Salford Airport. It is also home to one of the largest shopping centres in the area, the Lowry Outlet Mall.
The M27 postcode area is served by several mainline railway stations, including Swinton, Eccles, and Trafford Metro. Manchester Piccadilly station is also nearby, just 4.6 miles away.
The M27 postcode has a population of approximately 124,600, according to the 2011 Census. It is a diverse, multicultural community, with a variety of backgrounds represented in the area.
The M27 is well-connected to the surrounding areas and is served by a number of bus services, with most of the buses travelling through the M60 motorway which acts as the main road around the district.
The M27 also has a number of parks and open spaces, such as Buile Hill Park, Bridgewater Canal and Irlam and Cadishead Park. The area also has a number of green spaces along the River Irwell and along the River Bollin.
The area has a number of cultural attractions, including the Lowry Centre, the Manchester Ship Canal Visitor Centre and the Imperial War Museum North. It is also well served by education, with a number of primary and secondary schools in the area, as well as two universities nearby.
The M27 postcode is home to a number of sports teams, including the football teams Salford City FC and Trafford FC, and the rugby teams Salford Red Devils, Swinton Lions and Trafford Mets. Cricket and golf clubs are also active in the area.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
M27 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 | M27 |
| Postal Town | Manchester |
| MSOA Name | Salford 014 |
| LSOA Name | Salford 014B |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
M27 Electoral Wards
The postal region of M27, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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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%.