Levenshulme
Ward in Manchester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.444, -2.188 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 87 94 |
| Dialling code: | 0161 (Manchester) |
Levenshulme is a lively inner‑suburban ward on the southern edge of Manchester, centred around a railway station and a mix of Victorian terraced streets and small green spaces. It grew rapidly in the Victorian era with the arrival of rail and light industry, and you can still see the legacy in the arches, terraces and former mill buildings that host small businesses today.
Locally it’s known for a strong community spirit and cultural diversity, with independent cafés, vintage shops, community gardens and regular markets and events that draw students, families and creatives. The area has experienced pockets of regeneration and rising house prices in recent years, but retains a grassroots feel thanks to active resident groups, social projects and good rail links into central Manchester.
Postcode districts covering Levenshulme
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Oldham 7.5 miles12.1 km
- St. Helens 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Wigan 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Warrington 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Burnley 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Huddersfield 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Blackburn 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bolton 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Stockport 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Salford 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Rochdale 11.8 miles19.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Longsight Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Burnage Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Rusholme Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Heatons North Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Reddish North Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Reddish Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Gorton & Abbey Hey Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Withington Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Fallowfield Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Reddish South Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ardwick Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Old Moat Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Levenshulme
M19 3EU, M19 3PZ, M19 2RP, M12 4GW, M19 3NL, M19 3BF, M19 3PG, M19 3PY, M19 3JR … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.3 miles45.6 km
- Levenshulme Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Ryder Brow Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Levenshulme Ad
- Eleven Didsbury Park 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Didsbury House Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dakota Manchester 5 3 miles4.9 km
- Leven Manchester 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Hyatt Regency Manchester 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Moxy Manchester City 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
Schools in Levenshulme
- Alma Park Primary School Primary
- Cedar Mount Academy Secondary
- Chapel Street Community Primary School Primary
- Melland High School Special
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Mary's RC Primary School, Manchester, A Voluntary Academy Primary
- St Richard's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 2.5 miles4 km
- University of Manchester University 2.5 miles4 km
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 2.5 miles4 km
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 2.8 miles4.5 km
- City of Manchester Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Edgeley Park Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Piccadilly Gardens Gardens 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Manchester Art Gallery Museum 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Manchester Central Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Manchester Central Library Library 3.3 miles5.4 km
- John Rylands Library Library 3.5 miles5.7 km