manchester M31 Postcodes
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Manchester (M31)
The M31 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1109 individual postcodes.
There are 2 electoral wards in the M31 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Trafford Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in M31 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 M31 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
M31 is a postcode district located in the Manchester district of the North West of England. It is the 15th most populous postcode district in the United Kingdom and covers a total area of 5.11 square miles, housing a population of approximately 39,212 as of the 2011 census.
The M31 postcode district includes the areas of Urmston, Davyhulme, Davyhulme East, Partington, Glazebury, Carrington, Clifton, Cadishead, Irlam and Risley. It is a suburban area situated just three miles southwest of central Manchester, and eight miles southeast of Salford.
The area contains a number of parks, playing fields and sports grounds, along with a number of primary and secondary schools. With regards to transport, the M31 postcode district is serviced by Metrolink tram services, bus services and trains, with frequent services throughout the area.
In terms of population density, the M31 postcode district is significantly more densely populated than other local postcode districts. This is due to its close proximity to Manchester and other surrounding areas. In terms of employment, there is a large range of employment opportunities available within the manufacturing, administrative, and retail industries, among others.
This postcode district also boasts a number of shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and other leisure centres, while it's also close to Premier League football clubs and one of the largest supermalls in the UK – the Trafford Centre.
The area also has a good range of amenities and services, with plenty of shops, banks, post offices, churches, doctors' surgeries, libraries, schools and leisure centres.
this postcode area tends to attract young professionals who want to live close to the city centre and its amenities, with its selection of transport links, schools, employment opportunities, leisure activities and general convenience.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
M31 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 | M31 |
| Postal Town | Manchester |
| MSOA Name | Trafford 009 |
| LSOA Name | Trafford 009E |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
M31 Electoral Wards
The postal region of M31, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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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'.
Chris H
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.