41,476TOTAL POPULATION
17,336HOUSEHOLDS
3.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,960AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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M41 POSTCODE REGION

Manchester (M41)

The M41 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1346 individual postcodes.

There are 13 electoral wards in the M41 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Trafford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in M41 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 M41 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The M41 postcode covers the district of Urmston, part of Trafford which is in Greater Manchester. It is the home of Trafford's second oldest shopping centre, Princess Parade, and two retail parks, The Trafford Centre and Urmston Leisure Centre. Urmston's main high street is Flixton Road, and within it, lies a host of independent shops, restaurants, and cafes. M41 is also home to several parks and open spaces, such as Urmston Meadows, Flixton Park, and Higher Road Recreation Ground.

The M41 postcode area is made up of two areas Over to the East and Flixton to the West. The Over area is largely residential, with two primary schools and various local amenities. Flixton has a high street which runs from Stretford Road to Flixton Road. It is home to many high street shops, a selection of independent stores, and has cafes, bars and restaurants.

The M41 postcode is well-served by public transport, with several bus routes operated by Arriva Manchester, Stagecoach Manchester and several other operators. Urmston railway station is located in The Crescent, and a tram stop on the Eccles line is a few minutes' walk away. The area also has excellent road connections, with the M60 and M62 motorways in close proximity, making destinations such as Manchester city centre and Manchester Airport easily accessible.

Crime levels in M41 are around the national average, with theft and anti-social behaviour the most prominent types of crime reported in the area. The M41 residents are proud of their postcode and proud of the improvements that have been made to the area in recent years. Community spirit is high here, with local events such as the annual Urmston Show bringing people together, and the area has seen a number of new businesses created in recent years.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in M41 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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M41Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

The county of Greater Manchester

M41 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 CodeM41
Postal TownManchester
MSOA NameTrafford 009
LSOA NameTrafford 009A
CountyGreater Manchester
RegionGreater Manchester
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTrafford
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

M41 Electoral Wards

The postal region of M41, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Barton upon Irwell
Crofts Bank
Davyhulme
Dumplington
Eccles
Flixton
Little Bolton
Manchester Ship Canal
Patricroft
Peel Green
Trafford Park
Urmston
Winton
Woods End
Browse Postcodes in M41

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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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