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Area guide: Gorton South

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Gorton South is three miles south-east of the city centre, between Stockport Road and Hyde Road - both major routes into the city centre.

Living in Gorton South

There are a few local shops, a post office, and a council neighbourhood centre on Mount Road. Homes west of Mount Road are about three-quarters of a mile from a large Asda Supermarket and shops at Longsight centre on Stockport Road.

The northern part of the area is about half a mile from the food hall and outdoor market on Garratt Way just off Hyde Road; and just round the corner from the multiplex cinema, bowling centre, and greyhound track at Belle Vue.

Debdale park and outdoor centre is less than a mile from the middle of Gorton. It hosts a range of activities - tennis, pitch and putt, bowling, five-a-side football, netball, boating, fishing, orienteering and more.

There are regular buses along Mount Road to the major routes into the city centre and to Stockport. There are two local train stations - Belle Vue and Ryder Brow - with hourly trains to Manchester.

Homes to rent in Gorton South

There are around 1,950 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like housing associations and housing trusts. See homes here street-by-street.

Facilities in Gorton South

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Availability of homes

Your chance of a home here depends on your circumstances (called your 'rehousing priority') and on how often homes become available. The higher the availability, the better your chances. See availability in this area below. Then compare it to availability in other areas to help decide which area(s) to go for.

graph showing availaility of homes in Gorton South
graph key: blue box For singles/couples 16-40
Availability: low
graph key: orange box For singles/couples 40-60
Availability: average
graph key: green box For singles/couples over 60
Availability: above average
graph key: purple box Family/adult groups: 2 beds
Availability: low
graph key: navy box Family/adult groups: 3 beds
Availability: very low
graph key: red box Family/adult groups: 4+ beds
Availability: extremely low