Manchester Flatshare Guide

Suburbs

The city of Manchester is one of ten metropolitan boroughs that makes up the county of Greater Manchester, which covers a similar geographical area to that of London. Within Greater Manchester there is a fluctuation in living costs, amenities and transportation links and you should take these into consideration when choosing your house or flatshare in Manchester.

Many people search for flat and house shares which are in boroughs that are close enough to travel into the city centre from, either for work or social reasons. The more popular boroughs, based on searches are:

Towards the inner city centre, the areas which are sought after for house and flat shares are:

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Transportation Links

Manchester is served very well with transport links and in many cases is best outside of London and is governed by GMTPE.

It has its own ring road, the M60, which links to major motorways in all directions to make getting into and out of Manchester more accessible.

Manchester has the most extensive railway network outside London, with over 100 stations within Greater Manchester and connections to the UK’s major cities. In addition, the city also has its own tram system with connects the city centre with outlying areas such as Eccles, Bury and Altrincham with plans for this to be extended.

The city also has a comprehensive bus network with over 500 services in action with in excess of 12,000 bus stops. Night services also run on the more popular routes and during the day there are a limited number of free bus services operating within the city.

Finally, Manchester has an international airport which serves over 190 destinations across the globe, although the majority are within mainland Europe.

All in all, Manchester’s comprehensive transport network make it easy for those living in flat shares within Greater Manchester to commute around the city as well as travel around the country.

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Nightlife

The nightlife in Manchester has been improved drastically over the past twenty years as the council and breweries have worked together to develop more bars and nightclubs, culminating in over 500 premises in Manchester city centre.

Areas of particular development include Fallowfield on the outskirts of the city centre as a result of it becoming a popular area for student house and flat shares in Manchester, Canal Street which is considered home to the large gay community in Manchester and the Printworks.

The city of Manchester has a thriving nightlife which you and flatmates can enjoy and make the most of every night out, whether you want a quiet drink at a bar or pub or a lively one in one of the city’s many nightclubs, which often feature superstar DJ’s. To find more information on the diverse choice of bars, pubs and clubs available to you, take a look at ManchesterBars.com.

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Entertainment

The city of Manchester offers its residents and visitors with plenty to do. From museums and galleries which include the Manchester Museum and Manchester Art Gallery to popular opera and theatre houses such as the Manchester Opera House and the Palace Theatre. To find out what’s on throughout the year, visit Manchester Theatres.

Manchester is also home to a number of sports teams which includes two premiership football teams, a number of local rugby union teams, the Lancashire County Cricket Club, Belle Vue speedway and a professional ice hockey team.

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Eating Out

Manchester is a multicultural city and this is reflected in the choice and range which is on offer when eating out. From traditional English dishes and pub food to worldwide cuisines such as Turkish, African and Brazilian.

Two notable areas within the Manchester are the Curry Mile which is in Rusholme (south of the city centre) has the largest concentration of Asian restaurants in the United Kingdom and is a lively part of town until the early hours of most mornings. China Town, which is located in the city centre is home to many Chinese, Malaysian and Thai restaurants and shops and is one of the largest in Europe.

For more information on good pub food, restaurants and fine dining in Manchester, visit restaurants in Manchester.

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Shopping

Manchester offers shoppers a vast choice and variety throughout the whole city.

The main shopping areas within the city centre are the Manchester Arndale shopping centre which is located around the corner from Deansgate and opposite the Printworks. Stores within the centre include many high street names such as Argos, HMV and Next. In addition to the shopping centre, there are many shops throughout the city centre, the northern quarter features a number of trendy fashion shops and the Deansgate area is littered with stores which includes a large Harvey Nichols.

Outside of the city centre is the Trafford Centre which is home to over 200 stores selling anything and everything from designer fashion to travel agents and electronics. The centre also has in excess of 30 places to eat and a 20 screen cinema, for those wanting to take a break from shopping.

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Media

Manchester has two dedicated daily newspapers, Manchester Evening News and the Metro, both of which are readily available and free of charge across the city.

The city also has a number of local radio stations, which include Key 103 (103FM), Galaxy 102 (102FM) and BBC Manchester (95.1FM).

All of which can be used to keep you and flatmates updated with what is happening in and around the city of Manchester and surrounding areas.

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