Area guide: Ancoats
Ancoats is east of Oldham Road, and north of the Great Ancoats
Street - less than half a mile from the city centre.
Living in Ancoats
Ancoats homes are close to city centre shopping, and not far from the
central retail park where there are large electrical, household, toy and
sports stores.
The bars and restaurants of the Northern Quarter are just over Great
Ancoats Street. The vibrant city centre, with its shops, entertainment and
leisure facilities is within walking distance from Ancoats, or a few minutes
journey on one of the regular buses through the area.
Surrounding areas are benefiting from multi-million pound projects that
have converted old mill buildings into apartments, offices and other uses.
Ancoats includes historic Victoria Square, a block of retirement
apartments around a pleasant courtyard offering independence and support for
older people.
Homes to rent in Ancoats
There are around 190 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like
housing associations and housing trusts. See homes
here street-by-street.
Facilities in Ancoats
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