Noise Levels in Greater Manchester
North West · 76 postcodes · Illustrative model average: 59 dB
Illustrative values assigned from postcode lookup groups and preset ranges; not measured or validated predictions. How these values are produced.
How noisy is it in Greater Manchester?
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- Quiet
- 0
- OK
- 0
- Noisy
- 0
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Towns in Greater Manchester Ranked by Noise
| Town | Avg dB | Rating | Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 61 dB | Noisy | 42 |
| Bury | 58 dB | Moderate | 10 |
| Oldham | 56 dB | Moderate | 16 |
| Wigan | 56 dB | Moderate | 8 |
Noise in Greater Manchester
In this site's illustrative model, Greater Manchester has an average assigned value of 59 dB across 76 postcode districts. The county contains 4 towns listed in the dataset. These values do not establish local environmental noise levels.
Major motorways and A-roads running through Greater Manchester include M56, M6, M60, M62. Postcodes near these routes tend to have higher road traffic noise. See our motorway noise guide for affected areas.
Airport lookup groups for Greater Manchester include Manchester. Lookup membership and assigned values cannot establish overhead routes, dominant local sounds or absence of aircraft noise. Consult official airport tracking and noise maps.
Railway lines through Greater Manchester include Trans-Pennine, West Coast Main Line. Our railway noise guide covers affected areas.
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