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Longsight
Longsight is located in Greater Manchester
Longsight
Longsight
Population 16,007 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference SJ865965
Metropolitan borough
Metropolitan county
Region
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
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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.

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