Greengate, Greater Manchester facts for kids

Greengate, looking north from the Chadderton boundary

Quick facts for kids Greengate
Greengate
Metropolitan borough	Oldham
Metropolitan county	Greater Manchester
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	MANCHESTER
Postcode district	M24
Dialling code	0161
Police	Greater Manchester
Fire	Greater Manchester
Ambulance	North West
EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Oldham West and Royton
List of places UK England Greater Manchester 53°31′58″N 2°10′30″W / 53.532809°N 2.1749522°W / 53.532809; -2.1749522

Greengate is a busy area in the town of Chadderton, which is part of Greater Manchester, England. It's mainly known for its factories and businesses.

Greengate is located in the southwest part of Chadderton. It's very close to the borders of other towns. These include Middleton to the west. It also borders Moston, which is part of the City of Manchester, to the south.

For sending mail, Greengate uses the Manchester postal code M24. This code is part of the larger Manchester postal district.

History of Industry

Greengate has a long history with big factories. A British company called Avro built a large factory here. This happened between 1938 and 1939. Avro was famous for making aircraft.

The Avro Factory

The Avro factory was one of the biggest employers in the area. Many people worked there. Later, Avro became part of a company called BAE Chadderton. This factory continued to operate for many years.

In 2012, the BAE factory closed down. Later that same year, an American company bought it. This company is called NOV. NOV works in the oil and gas industry around the world.

The BAE Systems Chadderton Factory at Greengate

Getting Around Greengate

Greengate is well-connected by local bus services. These services help people travel to and from the area.

Bus Services

Stagecoach Manchester runs several bus routes through Greengate:

• 112/113: These buses travel to Middleton by way of Middleton Junction. They also go to Manchester City Centre. On the way to Manchester, they pass through Moston and Collyhurst.
• 114: This service goes to Middleton, passing through Alkrington. It also travels to Manchester City Centre. This route also goes through Moston and Collyhurst.

Another company, Manchester Community Transport, operates service 159:

• 159: This bus goes to Middleton. It travels through Middleton Junction and Tonge. It also goes to Oldham. On the way to Oldham, it passes through New Moston, Failsworth, and Chadderton.

There is also a special service that runs early in the morning:

• 294: This service offers two early morning trips. These trips go to the Trafford Centre. They pass through Moston, Cheetham Hill, and Salford Quays.