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Area guide: Whalley Range

Whalley Range is about three miles south-west of the city centre, north of Wilbraham Road, west of Princess Road.

Living in Whalley Range

Whalley Range is a residential area with a good mix of housing and diverse communities. It's close to the shops and facilities in Chorlton and within easy reach of the city centre and universities.

There are modern restaurants and bars on the border with Chorlton, and quiet leafy street in the centre of the area.

Public transport is excellent with buses every few minutes to the vibrant city centre. A new Metrolink line will bring frequent, speedy trams through the area. The line will bring more facilities, and jobs, within even easier reach.

Alexandra Park offer green space, a lake and leisure.

Homes to rent in Whalley Range

There are around 1,190 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like housing associations and housing trusts. See homes here street-by-street.

Facilities in Whalley Range

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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 Whalley Range
graph key: blue box For singles/couples 16-40
Availability: very low
graph key: orange box For singles/couples 40-60
Availability: below average
graph key: green box For singles/couples over 60
Availability: above average
graph key: purple box Family/adult groups: 2 beds
Availability: very low
graph key: navy box Family/adult groups: 3 beds
Availability: extremely low
graph key: red box Family/adult groups: 4+ beds
Availability: extremely low