| Shaw | |
|---|---|
 A view ofShaw and Crompton | |
  Shaw Location withinGreater Manchester | |
| Area | 4.025 km2 (1.554 sq mi) |
| Population | 18,245 (2021 census) |
| • Density | 4,533/km2 (11,740/sq mi) |
| Civil parish | |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode district | OL2 |
| Dialling code | 01706 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
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Shaw is a ward and part of the built-up area in thecivil parish ofShaw and Crompton, in theOldham district, in the county ofGreater Manchester, England. It is about 9 miles fromManchester 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 inLancashire.
The name "Shaw" comes from theOld Englishsceaga meaning "copse" or "small wood" and was recorded asShaghe in 1555.[3]
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