Chorlton
Ward in Manchester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.442, -2.28 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 81 93 |
| Dialling code: | 0161 (Manchester) |
The Chorlton ward sits on the southern edge of Manchester, centred on the suburb often known as Chorlton-cum-Hardy. It includes leafy green spaces such as Chorlton Water Park and Longford Park and lies beside the River Mersey; well served by tram and buses via the Metrolink, it’s a popular commuter area with many Victorian terraces and pockets of newer development.
Socially and culturally, Chorlton is noted for its independent cafés, bars, organic shops and a regular farmers’ market, plus a lively music and arts scene and an eco-conscious community. Historically a village that expanded in the Victorian era, it has experienced gentrification and rising house prices but still retains strong local activism, allotments and neighbourhood festivals that give it a distinctive, community-led character.
Postcode districts covering Chorlton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 3.1 miles5 km
- Oldham 10 miles16.1 km
- St. Helens 18.7 miles30 km
- Wigan 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Warrington 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Burnley 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Huddersfield 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Blackburn 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Bolton 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Stockport 5.6 miles9 km
- Salford 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Rochdale 12.8 miles20.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Longford Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Chorlton Park Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Whalley Range Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stretford Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Sale Central Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sale Moor Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stretford & Humphrey Park Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Moss Side Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Old Trafford Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Gorse Hill & Cornbrook Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Old Moat Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Didsbury West Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Chorlton
M21 0SD, M21 9NQ, M21 9JS, M21 9NZ, M21 9GZ, M16 0BU, M21 9HF, M21 9WW, M21 9HP … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Manchester United FC Halt 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Trafford Park Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Chorlton Ad
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Eleven Didsbury Park 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Leven Manchester 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Didsbury House Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Dakota Manchester 5 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Moxy Manchester City 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
Schools in Chorlton
- Brookburn Community School Primary
- Chorlton C of E Primary School Primary
- Oswald Road Primary School Primary
- St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Old Trafford Stadium 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 2.5 miles4.1 km
- University of Manchester University 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Manchester Central Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Manchester Central Library Library 2.9 miles4.7 km
- John Rylands Library Library 3 miles4.8 km
- Manchester Art Gallery Museum 3 miles4.8 km