36,165TOTAL POPULATION
16,562HOUSEHOLDS
6.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£26,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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M30 POSTCODE REGION

Manchester (M30)

The M30 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1437 individual postcodes.

There are 17 electoral wards in the M30 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Salford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 16% of people in M30 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 M30 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The M30 postcode district is located in the North West of England in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford and encompasses the towns of Urmston, Partington, Flixton and Davyhulme. It also includes the industrial areas of Trafford Park, which is home to a large number of multinational companies, and Barton Airfield.

The area is home to Urmston town centre, which features a bustling market and the Lowry outlet mall, which offers entertainment for all the family. Partington is a small town to the west of M30 which offers a good selection of shops and amenities for locals.

Flixton is found to the east of the postcode and is well known for the Flixton and Urmston Golf Club, which dates back to the early 1900s and remains popular with locals and visitors. It also includes the popular Flixton Park and the gardens of Victoria Park and Britannia Park.

Davyhulme is a former fishing settlement which has become a residential area in recent years and is home to the popular Stretford Leisure Centre, which includes a swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room.

The M30 postcode district is served by Patricroft and Flixton Station, with direct links to Manchester Piccadilly, throughout the week. There are also regular buses that run through the area and connect to nearby towns such as Trafford Park and Davyhulme, giving people easy access to the rest of Manchester. The M60, M62 and M56 motorways provide travel links to other parts of the region.

The district has many green spaces, including the extensive and beautiful Babdury Nature Reserve, and also boasts a great selection of cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops, meaning there is something for everyone living in the area.

The M30 postcode district is renowned for its traditional markets and shops, with regular flea markets and second-hand shops, and is growing in popularity due to its close proximity to the city centre, making it an ideal location for young professionals and commuters.

The area is served by several local primary and secondary schools and is known for its friendly community spirit, with a sense of nostalgia still held by a lot of the original inhabitants of the area.

The M30 postcode district in Manchester is an ideal place to live for both young professionals and families alike due to its amenities, diversity and transport links. With its combination of traditional living and modernised establishments, this district has something to offer for everyone.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in M30 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 88%WHITE
  • 12%NON-WHITE

88% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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M30Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

The county of Greater Manchester

M30 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 CodeM30
Postal TownManchester
MSOA NameSalford 026
LSOA NameSalford 026A
CountyGreater Manchester
RegionGreater Manchester
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySalford
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

M30 Electoral Wards

The postal region of M30, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alder Forest
Barton upon Irwell
Boothstown
Bridgewater Canal
Broadoak Park
Dales Brow
Dumplington
Eccles
Ellesmere Park
Little Bolton
Manchester Ship Canal
Monton
Patricroft
Peel Green
Swinton Park
Trafford Park
Westwood Park
Winton
Browse Postcodes in M30

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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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