Moss Side
Ward in Manchester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.454, -2.24 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 84 95 |
| Dialling code: | 0161 (Manchester) |
Moss Side is an inner‑city ward just south of Manchester city centre, known for its dense terraces, pockets of council housing and a lively, diverse community. The area includes green space such as Alexandra Park and sits close to the student and cultural hubs around the University of Manchester, with neighbouring districts like Rusholme and Hulme nearby.
Historically Moss Side faced significant social and economic challenges through the late 20th century, but it has also been a focus for regeneration, strong grassroots community organisations and cultural activity - especially within its long‑standing Afro‑Caribbean community. Today it’s a mixed‑income neighbourhood with independent shops, social projects and ongoing redevelopment alongside enduring local pride and creativity.
Postcode districts covering Moss Side
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Oldham 8.2 miles13.3 km
- St. Helens 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Wigan 17.6 miles28.2 km
- Warrington 14.9 miles24 km
- Burnley 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Huddersfield 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Blackburn 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Bolton 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Stockport 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Salford 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Rochdale 11.5 miles18.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Whalley Range Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Fallowfield Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hulme Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Rusholme Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ardwick Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Manchester Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Old Moat Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Chorlton Park Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Withington Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Deansgate Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chorlton Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Piccadilly Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Moss Side
M14 5ND, M16 7NW, M14 7NB, M14 5XF, M16 7DP, M14 5NE, M14 5XJ, M16 7FB, M14 4JR … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 26.5 miles42.6 km
- Manchester Oxford Road Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Deansgate Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Moss Side Ad
- Leven Manchester 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dakota Manchester 5 1.8 miles3 km
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 2 miles3.3 km
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hyatt Regency Manchester 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Moxy Manchester City 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Treehouse Hotel Manchester 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
Schools in Moss Side
- Claremont Primary School Primary
- Heald Place Primary School Primary
- Manchester Academy Secondary
- St Mary's C of E Junior and Infant School Primary
- The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 0.9 miles1.4 km
- University of Manchester University 0.9 miles1.5 km
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Manchester Central Stadium 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Manchester Central Library Library 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Manchester Art Gallery Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- John Rylands Library Library 1.8 miles3 km
- Piccadilly Gardens Gardens 1.8 miles3 km
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Old Trafford Stadium 2.2 miles3.5 km