Living in Manchester

Whether you are interested in music and the performing arts, sport and leisure, or tourism and heritage, Greater Manchester has something for everyone. The city region is, and always has been, a great place for living life to the full.

From the natural beauty of the Pennines and the Peak District to the buzzing urban cool of the city centre, there really is something to suit every lifestyle. World-class architecture and international attractions make Manchester one of the most visited cities in the UK and having 99,000 students gives the city a cosmopolitan and vibrant edge.

Manchester was named by The Economist Intelligence Unit in 2016 among the world’s 50 most liveable cities ahead of London, New York and Rome. A key reason for Manchester’s continued popularity is the amount of public and private sector investment that has transformed the area in the last twenty years.

In spite of its qualities and popularity, Manchester is a cost-effective location, something that is reflected across the board from housing costs to leisure and entertainment. You get much more for your money living in Manchester, an important factor in recruiting and attracting people to work here.

If city living is what you are looking for then Castlefield, The Northern Quarter and the Green Quarter are the property hotspots, with a wealth of one and two bedroom modern penthouse and converted loft apartments. Elsewhere, there are a number of popular areas dotted along the arterial routes out of the city. Just a few miles south of the city centre are Chorlton and Didsbury which are traditionally the pick of the bunch thanks to their cosmopolitan, café culture-like environments and mix of modern apartments and traditional housing styles. To the north, Whitefield and Prestwich offer a good choice of accommodation along with a good restaurant and bar scene, while Ramsbottom and the rolling hills of Saddleworth offer picturesque landscapes and quaint villages. If you fancy mingling with the rich and famous, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow are just 15 miles south of the city and home to a number of Manchester United and Manchester City footballers.

To find out how you can easily navigate your way around Greater Manchester, click here.