Winton, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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 Winton
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| Population | 12,339 (2014 estimate) |
| OS grid reference | SJ757988 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M30 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Winton is a part of Salford in Greater Manchester, England. In 2014, about 12,339 people lived there.
Long ago, Winton was part of Lancashire. Today, it is a residential area. It is surrounded by other places like Patricroft, Peel Green, Monton, Barton-upon-Irwell, Eccles, and Worsley.
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How Winton is Governed
Winton is represented in the UK Parliament by Barbara Keeley. She is the MP for Worsley and Eccles South.
Local Councillors
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From 2004 to 2021, Winton had three councillors. These councillors represented the area, including Peel Green, on the Salford City Council.
In 2021, the Winton ward was changed. A new ward called Barton and Winton was created. This change happened because of new boundary rules.
Where Winton is Located
Winton is located between Monton, Worsley, Peel Green, and Patricroft. It is split by a big motorway interchange. This is where the M602, M60, and M62 motorways meet.
The borders of Winton are:
- The Liverpool-Manchester railway on New Lane (next to Peel Green).
- The railway on Worsley Road (next to Patricroft).
- The Bridgewater Canal bridge at the top of Parrin Lane (next to Monton).
- The point where Worsley Road and Barton Road change (next to Worsley).
Winton's History
Early Times
Winton is thought to have started during the Saxon period. This was a long time ago. Other nearby villages, like Barton and Monton, also began around this time.
Winton is not mentioned in the Domesday Book. However, Barton, a neighbouring area, is. Winton was likely first known as Withinton. In 1262, a person named Richard de Winton received 7 acres (about 2.8 hectares) of land. He got this land from Thomas Grelley. He paid a small amount of money each year for it. Over time, these 7 acres grew into the small settlement of Winton.
Churches in Winton
Winton used to have several churches. One was the Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew's. It is now a Polish centre. It is located next to Winton Library.
Another important church is St. Mary Magdalene's Parish Church. This building is very old and is listed as a Grade II building. This means it is historically important. The Baptist church on Parrin Lane was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 2010. The oldest building still standing is the Magdalene Centre. It was built in 1888 and used to be a school.
Getting Around Winton
Buses
Bus companies like Diamond North West and Stagecoach Manchester run services through Winton. You can catch a bus to Eccles town centre, Manchester, the Trafford Centre, and Wigan. Winton is also a route for buses going to these places, as well as Worsley.
Trains
Winton does not have its own train station. The closest station is in Patricroft. One train stops there every hour. These trains travel between Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street. Northern Trains operates these services. However, there are no trains on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Winton also does not have a nearby Manchester Metrolink station. The closest one is in Eccles town centre.
Roads
The M60 and M602 motorways both pass through Winton. The nearest exits on the M60 are Junctions 13 (Worsley) and 11 (Peel Green). For the M602, the nearest exit is Junction 1 (Eccles).
Schools in Winton
Winton has several schools for children. These include Westwood Park Community Primary and St. Gilbert's RC Primary. There is also St. Patrick's Catholic Secondary School, which is on the border with Peel Green.
Winton Park
Winton Park is a special place in Winton. It has won the Green Flag award three times. This award shows that it is a well-managed and welcoming green space. The park first opened in 1906. It has recently been updated. This included creating a new grassy area, adding public toilets, and improving the building for bowlers.
The park also has:
- A bowling green.
- A children's play area.
- A multi-use games area.
- Outdoor gym equipment.
Schools and community groups are encouraged to use the park. Many outdoor education and volunteering activities are held there regularly.
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Winton Community Library
