manchester M46 Postcodes
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Manchester (M46)
The M46 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 659 individual postcodes.
There are 10 electoral wards in the M46 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Wigan Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in M46 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 M46 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The M46 postcode is exclusively used in the North West of England in the Greater Manchester region. It is located directly on the border of the Lancashire and Greater Manchester county boundaries.
The postcode district is dominated by the towns of Westhoughton, Atherton, and Golborne. Westhoughton is home to many independent shops and businesses, as well as a number of larger chain stores. Atherton is renowned for its industrial history, and is home to a number of manufacturing plants and factories. Golborne is a small, rural town, with a number of farms and rural businesses in the area.
The area is served by two railway stations; Westhoughton railway station on the Manchester to Southport line, and Atherton station on the Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly line. The M61 motorway runs through the area, providing swift access to other parts of the region.
In terms of education, the area is served by a number of good schools, including Rivington and Blackrod High School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, and Westhoughton High School.
The area is home to a number of leisure facilities, such as the Jumbles Country Park, which is a family-friendly park full of wildlife, picnic areas, and playgrounds. There are also a number of golf courses in the area, including Westhoughton Golf Club and Fairways Golf Centre.
The M46 postcode district also contains a number of historical attractions, such as Haigh Hall, which is a Grade II listed manor house dating back to the 16th century. The town of Westhoughton also contains a 12th century Norman church, St James.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
M46 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 | M46 |
| Postal Town | Manchester |
| MSOA Name | Wigan 023 |
| LSOA Name | Wigan 023C |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
M46 Electoral Wards
The postal region of M46, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.