Withington is about four miles south of the city centre. It is east of Princess Road and south of Wilbraham Road, within easy reach of other suburban centres like Chorlton and Didsbury. Most council housing is west of Palatine Road. Princess Road is a major route into the city from the M56 and the motorway network. See detailed map
Most Homefinder homes in this area are managed by Southway Housing Trust, a not-for-profit landlord that took ownership of local homes from the City Council in November 2007. Southway are making massive improvements to every home and the local environment.
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 is 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, although some parts are a fair walking distance from these routes. Public transport links would be even better if the Metrolink tram system is extended down Princess Road past nearby Withington hospital. Withington leisure centre on Burton Road has a swimming pool, fitness suite, and other activities like keep-fit, sauna and karate. Old Moat park on Rippingham Road has a playground, kickabout area and bowls. Hough End playing fields, just over Princess Road provides a large area of open green space - with football pitches, tennis courts and other sports facilities. There is a community centre in the middle of the estate. See detailed map
Learning in Withington
There are no secondary schools in Withington itself - although Chorlton High in Chorlton is not too far away. Some children go to Parrswood school in East Didsbury, or Barlow Catholic school in Didsbury. Younger children go to Old Moat primary school (on Old Moat Lane) in the centre of the area, to St Paul's C of E primary on Wilmslow Road or Cavendish primary school (Cavendish Road) in nearby West Didsbury. The nearest Catholic primary is St. Cuthberts on Heyscroft Road near Christies Hospital.
Find out more about this area's schools and how well they perform. Go to Manchester Schoolfinder.
There are children's centres on Old Moat Lane and Bridgelea Road, a day nursery on Palatine Road and two adult and toddler groups on Old Moat Lane.
Find out more about council-run nurseries in this area. Go to Finding a Children's Centre.
There is an adult learning centre on Burton Road. See detailed map
Find out more about adult education.
Housing in Withington
Withington has a mix of housing - about half the homes are owner-occupied, with plenty of private renting too. About one fifth of the area is public housing - mostly off Princess Road opposite Hough End playing fields. There are about 1,300 Southway Housing Trust homes here. Over 800 of them are two or three-bedroom houses. There are also more than 400 flats in small blocks, and nearly 50 bungalows. It's a very popular area with very high demand for most homes. See detailed map
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