Noise Levels in Greater Manchester
North West · 76 postcodes · Average: 59 dB (Moderate)
Transport Infrastructure
Motorways & Major Roads
Airports
Railway Lines
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
Greater Manchester has an average environmental noise level of 59 dB across 76 postcode districts, rated as Moderate. The county contains 4 towns with varying noise profiles.
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.
Greater Manchester is affected by aircraft noise from Manchester. Check our flight path checker to see which postcodes are under approach and departure routes.
Railway lines through Greater Manchester include Trans-Pennine, West Coast Main Line. Our railway noise guide covers affected areas.
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