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Area guide: Withington

houses in Withington cottage flats in Withington

Withington is about four miles south of the city centre, south of Wilbraham Road on the east side of Princess Road - a major route from the city centre to the airport and the south.

Living in Withington

Withington is a cosmopolitan neighbourhood with traditional residential family areas alongside younger, vibrant communities.

Withington village is a thriving centre, with a good range of shops, bars, restaurants and banks. There's a library, post office, citizens advice bureau and other amenities.

There is excellent public transport to the city centre and other parts of south Manchester along the main roads. Homes here are also within easy reach of other suburban centres like Chorlton and Didsbury.

Homes to rent in Withington

There are around 2,070 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like housing associations and housing trusts. See homes here street-by-street.

Facilities in Withington

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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 Withington
graph key: blue box For singles/couples 16-40
Availability: very low
graph key: orange box For singles/couples 40-60
Availability: very low
graph key: green box For singles/couples over 60
Availability: very low
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