Greenfield, a village within the area often referred to as Greenfield Oldham, is located within Greater Manchester.
Greenfield is specifically situated within the metropolitan borough of Oldham, which in turn forms part of the larger metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. This regional structure is common for many areas in England, where towns and villages fall under a local borough, which then belongs to a wider metropolitan or ceremonial county.
Geographical Context of Greenfield
To clarify Greenfield's location within the administrative hierarchy, refer to the following breakdown:
| Administrative Division | Designation |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Borough | Oldham |
| Metropolitan County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
Understanding Metropolitan Areas
Greater Manchester is one of England's six metropolitan counties, established in 1974. These counties were designed to manage strategic services across a collection of metropolitan boroughs. Although the county councils were abolished in 1986, the metropolitan counties like Greater Manchester continue to exist for geographical and ceremonial purposes, and as a framework for various public services and economic development initiatives.
Therefore, when asking about the county of Greenfield Oldham, the answer points to Greater Manchester, which encompasses the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham where Greenfield is situated.
