Use this guide to understand M2 3AW in Manchester. Start with the interactive location and approximate postcode outline, then browse the available facts and local-area indicators. Labels show which figures relate to the exact postcode and which cover a larger geography.
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| Postcode | M2 3AW |
| Postcode without spaces | M23AW |
| Status | Active postcode |
| User type | Small user postcode |
| Introduced | January 1980 |
| Directory version | 2026-06 |
| Latitude | 53.4817000 |
| Longitude | -2.2408910 |
| British National Grid | 384,111 E, 398,357 N |
| Country | England |
| Region | North West |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Output Area (2021) | E00175845 |
| LSOA (2021) | E01033658 |
| MSOA (2021) | E02006902 |
| Electoral ward | E05011361 |
| Westminster constituency | E14001352 |
The postcode is assigned to these official political geographies. Names and election results will be added when the ElectionMaps datasets are connected.
A detailed vector map covering a 500 metre radius around the postcode.
Deprivation is published for the postcode's containing Lower Layer Super Output Area, a neighbourhood geography covering more than one postcode.
Open schools and active GP practices in the M2 postcode district, ordered by straight-line distance where coordinates are available.
Other independent school
5-7 Cheapside, Off King Street, Manchester, M2 4WG
Ages 14–23 · 155 pupils of 264 capacity
Companies House records whose registered-office address uses this exact postcode.
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 28 November 2025
70210 - Public relations and communications activities
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 20 August 2025
71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 20 May 2025
56101 - Licensed restaurants
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 11 June 2024
62020 - Information technology consultancy activities
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 18 March 2024
64209 - Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 16 March 2024
72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 9 March 2024
69203 - Tax consultancy
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 3 March 2024
63990 - Other information service activities n.e.c.
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 1 September 2023
41100 - Development of building projects
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 7 November 2022
64209 - Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 7 November 2022
64209 - Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Private Limited Company
Incorporated 7 November 2022
64209 - Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Answers use the geographic scope stated with each dataset above.
M2 3AW is in Manchester, England.
The deprivation figures describe the containing Lower Layer Super Output Area, not only the individual postcode.
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