Area guides

Stretford has a population of 37,500 and is situated on the main A56 road between Chester and Manchester. Stretford was originally a part of Lancashire and during the 19th century was an agricultural village known as Porkhampton. This name came from the large number of pigs produced for the nearby Manchester market.

Partington is a small town and based within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester. It lies on the southern bank of the Manchester Ship Canal opposite to Cadishead on the northern bank. The town is situated about 10 miles to the south-west of Manchester city centre. As of the 2001 UK census, there was a population of 7,327.

Eccles is a suburb of Manchester most famously known for its cake – the Eccles Cake which was invented here in the late 18th century. Eccles has the benefit of many local amenities and services which attract families, students and urban professionals, making it a diverse and interesting place to live.

Chorlton is one of the larger Manchester suburbs popular with commuters as it is just 4 miles from the city centre and borders Stretford, Didsbury, Withington and Whalley Range. There are also a large number of family businesses which complement the village atmosphere.

Castlefield is Located around the historic Bridgewater Canal basin this popular residential area is located to the south west of the city centre. Castlefield was the first area of the city centre to be developed for residential use over twenty years ago. There is a good mix of apartments, warehouse lofts and townhouses.

Hulme has been transformed into a desirable place to live with a great location near the city centre offering affordable housing, plenty of car parking, gardens and access to the motorway network. Excellent range of property from first time buyers apartments through to larger townhouse style houses.

Salford Quays developed as a residential area a few years ago on the docks of the Manchester Ship Canal, the area has recently been refocused with the opening of the Lowry Centre and the construction of the Imperial war Museum. Offering great views and waterside living with convenient car parking, and good access into Manchester via the Metrolink.

Chimney Pot Park is an award-winning ‘topsy-turvy’ development located off Langworthy Road in Salford. Victorian terrace housing remodelled by Urban Splash to create high-quality, modern homes convenient for the Metrolink link, Salford Quays, Manchester city centre and Salford city centre.