Longsight facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Longsight
Longsight
Population	16,007 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference	SJ865965
Metropolitan borough	City of Manchester
Metropolitan county	Greater Manchester
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	MANCHESTER
Postcode district	M13, M12
Dialling code	0161
Police	Greater Manchester
Fire	Greater Manchester
Ambulance	North West
EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Manchester Gorton
List of places UK England Greater Manchester

Longsight is a lively area located in the big City of Manchester, in North West England. It's found about three miles south of the busy Manchester city centre. Back in 2001, about 16,000 people called Longsight home.

Exploring Longsight

Longsight is a well-known part of Manchester. It's a place where many people live and work. The area is close to the heart of the city, making it easy to get around.

Where is Longsight?

Longsight is in the Greater Manchester area. This is a large county in the North West of England. It's part of the City of Manchester, which is a major city in the UK.

What is Longsight Like?

Many of the homes in Longsight are traditional red-brick terraced houses. These are houses built in a row, sharing side walls. Longsight also has its own market. This market is a popular place for people to shop and meet.

Images for kids

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  This map shows the Longsight electoral ward within Manchester City Council.

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  Many homes in Longsight are red-brick terraced houses.

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  A view of Longsight Market in 2008.