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'''Langworthy''' is an area of the [[City of Salford|Salford]], Greater Manchester. [[Weaste]] lies to the west of Langworthy and [[Pendleton, Greater Manchester|Pendleton]] to the east. In 2001 the population of Langworthy was 7,104,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=6263789&c=langworthy&d=14&e=15&g=353630&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1346753174521&enc=1|title=Key Figures for 2001 Census: Key Statistics - Langworthy (Ward)|accessdate=16 October 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics}}</ref> increasing to 12,935 at the 2011 Census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13689275&c=Langworthy&d=14&e=62&g=6344785&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1452180626288&enc=1|title= Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics - Langworthy (Ward)|accessdate=7 January 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics}}</ref> It was named after [[Edward Ryley Langworthy]], a former mayor of Salford.<ref name=inbloom>{{cite web |
'''Langworthy''' is an area of the [[City of Salford|Salford]], Greater Manchester. [[Weaste]] lies to the west of Langworthy and [[Pendleton, Greater Manchester|Pendleton]] to the east. In 2001 the population of Langworthy was 7,104,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=6263789&c=langworthy&d=14&e=15&g=353630&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1346753174521&enc=1|title=Key Figures for 2001 Census: Key Statistics - Langworthy (Ward)|accessdate=16 October 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics}}</ref> increasing to 12,935 at the 2011 Census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13689275&c=Langworthy&d=14&e=62&g=6344785&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1452180626288&enc=1|title= Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics - Langworthy (Ward)|accessdate=7 January 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics}}</ref> It was named after [[Edward Ryley Langworthy]], a former mayor of Salford.<ref name=inbloom>{{cite web|url=http://www.seedleyandlangworthyinbloom.org.uk/local-roots.html |title=Tracing Some Local Historical Roots |accessdate=21 October 2008 |author= |date= |work= |publisher=Seedley and Langworthy in Bloom |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090213130233/http://www.seedleyandlangworthyinbloom.org.uk/local-roots.html |archivedate=13 February 2009 |df= }}</ref> |
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==Regeneration== |
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In common with other areas of urban Salford, Langworthy experienced long-term population decline in the 1990s with high levels of crime and poverty in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/381353.stm |title=UK | Desolate and deserted cities |publisher=BBC News |date=29 June 1999 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref><ref> |
In common with other areas of urban Salford, Langworthy experienced long-term population decline in the 1990s with high levels of crime and poverty in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/381353.stm |title=UK | Desolate and deserted cities |publisher=BBC News |date=29 June 1999 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salfordonline.com/localnews.php?func%3Dviewdetails%26vdetails%3D17961 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-09-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910175351/http://salfordonline.com/localnews.php?func=viewdetails&vdetails=17961 |archivedate=10 September 2014 |df= }}</ref> Langworthy is now part of a [[Housing Market Renewal Initiative]] scheme<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salford.gov.uk/seedlang-srb.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-09-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018195409/http://salford.gov.uk/seedlang-srb.htm |archivedate=18 October 2012 |df= }}</ref> which also covers [[Seedley]]. [[Urban Splash]] have redeveloped several [[Terraced house|Victorian terrace streets]] as the "Chimney Pot Park" housing scheme which includes some social housing through Great Places Housing Group. |
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Revision as of 12:44, 11 May 2017
| Langworthy | |
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  Langworthy Location within Greater Manchester | |
| Population | 12,935 (2011.Ward) |
| • Density | 51.5 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SALFORD |
| Postcode district | M6 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Langworthy is an area of the Salford, Greater Manchester. Weaste lies to the west of Langworthy and Pendleton to the east. In 2001 the population of Langworthy was 7,104,[1] increasing to 12,935 at the 2011 Census.[2] It was named after Edward Ryley Langworthy, a former mayor of Salford.[3]
Governance
Pendleton was part of the County Borough of Salford, and in 1974 became part of the metropolitan borough of the City of Salford, and metropolitan county of Greater Manchester.
The electoral ward of Langworthy is represented in Westminster by Rebecca Long-Bailey MP for Salford and Eccles.[4]
The ward is represented on Salford City Council by three Labour councillors: John Warmisham,[5] Gina Reynolds,[6] and Paul Longshaw.[7]
Regeneration
In common with other areas of urban Salford, Langworthy experienced long-term population decline in the 1990s with high levels of crime and poverty in the area.[8][9] Langworthy is now part of a Housing Market Renewal Initiative scheme[10] which also covers Seedley. Urban Splash have redeveloped several Victorian terrace streets as the "Chimney Pot Park" housing scheme which includes some social housing through Great Places Housing Group.
Education
The area is served by two primary schools; Willow Tree and Holy Family RC, the latter being built on the former site of Langworthy Road Primary school. The nearest library is Pendleton Gateway.
Economy
Salford Shopping Centre is the nearest major shopping area at Pendleton. It is also a major bus interchange.
Transport
The main road is Langworthy Road which runs north to the A6 road (Broad Street) and south to Eccles New Road and Salford Quays.
Langworthy is served by a Metrolink station on the Eccles line. Salford Crescent is the nearest mainline railway station.
References
- ^ "Key Figures for 2001 Census: Key Statistics - Langworthy (Ward)". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics - Langworthy (Ward)". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Tracing Some Local Historical Roots". Seedley and Langworthy in Bloom. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Rebecca Long Bailey MP". parliament.uk. UK Parliament. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "Councillor John Warmisham". sccdemocracy.salford.gov.uk. Salford City Council. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "Councillor Gina Reynolds". sccdemocracy.salford.gov.uk. Salford City Council. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "Councillor Paul Longshaw". sccdemocracy.salford.gov.uk. Salford City Council. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "UK | Desolate and deserted cities". BBC News. 29 June 1999. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
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