M27 6FA postcode in Swinton, Salford
M27 6FA is a postcode in Swinton, in the Swinton & Wardley ward of Salford. It is in the Worsley and Eccles parliamentary constituency and the Greater Manchester police force area, and has been in use since June 2015.
Where M27 6FA is, and what is near it
- M27 6FA
- Other postcodes in M27 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 14 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.5122, longitude -2.3422)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after M27 6FA?
- SalfordCouncil, for all local services Salford: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around M27 6FA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Greater ManchesterPolice force area
- Worsley and EcclesParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Michael Wheeler (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Michael Wheeler
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at M27 6FA?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for M27 6FA. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at M27 6FA?
BinDayBuddy has not read Salford City Council's days for M27 6FA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for M27 6FA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is M27 6FA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include M27 6FA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Salford
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for M27 6FA: 3,625 properties in Salford are at high risk (2.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Salford
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of M27 6FA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near M27 6FA?
Homes in M27 6 sold for a typical £212,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 51 sales, down 5.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £225,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £212,000
▼ down 5.8% on the 12 months before
Across the whole M27 district: a typical £238,125 from 450 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in M27 6FA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in M27 6FA from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near M27 6FA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 630 homes in the neighbourhood around M27 6FA. Over half of them (59%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (35%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Salford for 2026‑27: £2,594. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,730 (band A) to £2,306 (band C); band A, the most common, is £1,730.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 370 (59%) | £1,730 |
| Band B | about 250 (40%) | £2,018 |
| Band C | about 10 (2%) | £2,306 |
| Band D | withheld | £2,594 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £3,171 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,748 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,324 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,189 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 35% 1919 to 1939
- 16% 1945 to 1964
- 16% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 6% 2010 to 2019
- 21% 2020 or later
1983 to 1999, 2000 to 2009: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Salford before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of M27 6FA is in (ONS area E01005689), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near M27 6FA?
The nearest open schools to M27 6FA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to M27 6FA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of M27 6FA is Swinton (Manchester) Rail Station, 450 metres away in a straight line.
- Swinton (Manchester) Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Moorside Rail Station Railway station 800 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
14 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Swinton Church of St Peter, 91 m away.
More stations near M27 6FA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near M27 6FA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of M27 6FA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Poplars Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 794 6237 200 mWalk
- The Lakes Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2024 · Phone 0161 727 5241 650 mWalk
- Silverdale Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 983 0940 1.0 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near M27 6FA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of M27 6FA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Salford Civic Centre visitor car park Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
- A580 Wardley Park and Ride Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 7 kW 1.7 kmCycle
- Monton Car Park Charging point · No details mapped 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near M27 6FA?
The nearest to the centre of M27 6FA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Aligned Orthodontics Phone 0161 793 9802 550 mWalk
- Swinton Practice Limited Phone 0844 815 1368 650 mWalk
- North Star Dental Group - Office Phone 07957 776549 850 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to M27 6FA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Oaklands Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 0161 787 7700 2.6 kmCycle
- Salford Royal Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 0161 789 7373 3.0 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near M27 6FA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of M27 6FA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Heath Cottage Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 794 1658 750 mWalk
- Fountains Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 794 5814 1.1 kmWalk
- Wentworth House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 0161 793 9090 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near M27 6FA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of M27 6FA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Peak Pharmacy, 202 Partington Lane Mon to Fri 8:30am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0161 794 1575 200 mWalk
- Boots, 24 the Parade Mon to Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 0161 794 3699 250 mWalk
- Swinton Late Night Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 9pm; Sat 11am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 3:30pm · Phone 0161 727 8442 500 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near M27 6FA?
The nearest vets to the centre of M27 6FA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Vets4Pets 300 mWalk
- Animals in Distress Phone +44 161 775 2221 900 mWalk
- Buchanan - Monton Veterinary 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is M27 6FA in a conservation area?
The centre of M27 6FA is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near M27 6FA?
Greater Manchester's police force has published no crime figures to Police.uk for any month from September 2024 to August 2026, so we have none to show for M27 6FA. A count from Police.uk here would take in only the few crimes that neighbouring forces record nearby, so we show none rather than a figure that looks like a quiet area.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for M27 6FA
- Ward
- Swinton & Wardley
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Swinton
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 2015
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Crime and local policing: Find your area on Police.uk
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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