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Town in Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shaw is a ward and part of the built-up area in the civil parish of Shaw and Crompton, in the Oldham district, in the county of Greater Manchester, England. It is about 9 miles from Manchester city centre. In 2021 the built-up area of Shaw and Crompton had a population of 18,245.[1] In 2021 the ward had a population of 10,045.[2] Until 1974 it was in Lancashire.
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Location within Greater Manchester | |
Area | 4.025 km2 (1.554 sq mi) |
Population | 18,245 (2021 census) |
• Density | 4,533/km2 (11,740/sq mi) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Oldham |
Postcode district | OL2 |
Dialling code | 0161 |
The name "Shaw" comes from the Old English sceaga meaning "copse" or "small wood" and was recorded as Shaghe in 1555.[3]
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