Baretrees, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SD908058 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | OLDHAM |
| Postcode district | OL9 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Baretrees (sometimes called Bare Trees) is a small residential area located in Chadderton, which is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Greater Manchester, England. It's a place where people live, with homes and local facilities.
This area got its name from a very old settlement, or hamlet, that used to be in the north-east part of the town. This old hamlet was located where the Laburnum Avenue area is today.
Baretrees is also home to a primary school, which is called Bare Trees Primary School. You can find it on Holly Grove, close to the residential area. The community in Baretrees is quite active, and there's even a residents' association. This group helps to make the area a better place for everyone who lives there.
Getting Around Baretrees
Baretrees has good public transport connections, making it easy for residents to travel to nearby towns and areas.
Bus Services
The area is served by bus route 159. This bus service is run by Manchester Community Transport. It connects Baretrees to several important places:
- Oldham town centre: The bus travels through Boundary Park to reach the main town centre of Oldham.
- Middleton: If you want to go to Middleton, the bus will take you through Chadderton town centre, Woodhouses, Failsworth, and New Moston.
These bus links help people in Baretrees get to school, work, shops, and other activities easily.
