Urmston
Town in Greater Manchester, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Urmston /ˈɜːrmstən/ ⓘ is a town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, which had a population of 41,825 at the 2011 Census.[1] Historically in Lancashire, it is 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Manchester city centre. The southern boundary is the River Mersey, with Stretford lying to the east and Flixton to the west. Davyhulme lies to the north of the town centre. Urmston covers an area of 4,799 acres (19.42 km2).
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Urmston | |
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St Clement's Church, Urmston | |
Location within Greater Manchester | |
Population | 41,825 (2011 Census) |
• Density | 10,881/sq mi (4,201/km2) |
OS grid reference | SJ766947 |
• London | 165 miles (266 km) SE |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | MANCHESTER |
Postcode district | M17, M41 |
Dialling code | 0161 |
Police | Greater Manchester |
Fire | Greater Manchester |
Ambulance | North West |
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The town has early medieval origins, and until the arrival of the railway in 1873 was a small farming community. The railway acted as a catalyst, transforming the town into a residence for the middle classes.