AREA GUIDE
Levenshulme is an artsy, multicultural, community-focused suburb equidistant between Stockport (3 miles) and Manchester city centre (4 miles) that has become increasingly popular with families and professionals alike due to its proximity to the city centre and it’s wealth of local amenities. The new library is popular with residents, and there are several pleasant green parks, which provide the ideal spot to relax on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Conveniently, the development borders 70 acres of green space which is Highfield Country Park, a magnificent and greatly loved piece of the ‘countryside’ within the city. The Fallowfield loop circumnavigates Highfield Country Park, which is a fantastic opportunity for cyclists/runners and walkers to easily travel into the wider area from Chorlton to Ashton-under-Lyme and beyond without having to use a road.
Local schools are performing well, with several being rated as ‘good’ or above on their Ofsted reports. This is naturally excellent news for parents thinking of moving to the area, as is the fact that Arcadia Leisure Centre is also close by, with its good-sized swimming pool, gym and sauna.
If you do need to access Stockport or Manchester city centre, both Levenshulme and Heaton Chapel train stations takes minutes to get there, or alternatively, you can head southwards to Buxton and into the Peak District, the Midlands or London. Lytham St Anne’s is also within easy reach, which is ideal for a day-trip to the beach
THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA
As a bustling and diverse hive of activity that has fast become one of South Manchester’s most sought-after places-to-be, families and younger generations alike flock to Levenshulme for its independent bars, pubs, cafes restaurants and family-friendly attractions as well as reputable local schools.
South Manchester is renowned for its local green spaces and idyllic walks with Levenshulme being no exception. Cringle and Highfield Park alike provide locals with a suburban oasis for pleasant weekend walks as well as a family-friendly space to enjoy for growing families.
Levenshulme has never been short of bars, pubs and eateries spanning from quaint and cosey Nordie and Trove to the big and bustling Station Hop Taphouse and popular Overdraught. Levenshulme Bakery is also a favourite with locals looking to enjoy a range of baked delicacies. Cibus Pizza, Gaijin Dumpling House and Aunty Ji’s Café also add to the varied and eclectic vibe this sought-after suburb has to offer.
Levenshulme Market, which started life as a social enterprise, is a great place to pick up some locally made artisan foods, and the monthly night market has a fantastic ambience for everyone to enjoy. There’s also talk of a new foodie market coming to the area – watch this space! The Klondyke Club is a great place to enjoy local bands, DJs and other live events. And of course, if you’re looking for some serious retail therapy or a big night out, Manchester’s bustling nightlife is just a short cycle or drive away.
The locality is also spoilt by excellent transport links. Whether by road, rail or bike, residents of Levenshulme find commuting in and around Manchester convenient via Levenshulme Train Station with a seven minute ride into Manchester Piccadilly. The Fallowfield Loop provides a green alternative for walkers and cyclists to navigate their way in and out of the suburb. Regular bus routes are also in abundance.
For growing families, local schools include St Andrews CofE and Chapel Street Primary Schools, and Levenshulme High School.
