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Area guide: Moss Side

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Moss Side is just a mile and a half south of the city centre, mostly on the west side of Princess Road - a major route between the city centre and the airport and motorway network.

Living in Moss Side

Theres an Asda superstore on Princess Road, while nearby Hulme market has a selection of food and craft stalls.

Local employers like the two breweries, and firms at Manchester Science park, Greenheys business centre, and Birley Fields commercial park are committed to employing local people.

More than 400 new homes - from large family houses to flats - are being built on the site of the former Manchester City stadium, Maine Road, to improve housing quality and choice, and attract new people to the area. There are plans for new facilities, including a modern health centre too.

There are regular buses along Princess Road to the city and out to the airport. The vibrant city centre, with its employment, leisure and entertainment facilities is just a few minutes journey. It's just a mile to the university and major hospitals on Wilmslow Road.

Alexandra Park offers greenery and space, while the Millennium Powerhouse building, on Raby Street is a modern recreational, sporting and education facility for local youngsters.

Homes to rent in Moss Side

There are around 1,880 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like housing associations and housing trusts. See homes here street-by-street.

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Availability of homes

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graph key: blue box For singles/couples 16-40
Availability: very low
graph key: orange box For singles/couples 40-60
Availability: low
graph key: green box For singles/couples over 60
Availability: average
graph key: purple box Family/adult groups: 2 beds
Availability: very 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
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