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 miles
- Oldham 8.2 miles
- St. Helens 20.3 miles
- Wigan 17.6 miles
- Warrington 14.9 miles
- Burnley 23.5 miles
- Huddersfield 22.8 miles
- Blackburn 23.2 miles
- Bolton 12.5 miles
- Stockport 4.7 miles
- Salford 3.2 miles
- Rochdale 11.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whalley Range Ward 0.7 miles
- Fallowfield Ward 0.9 miles
- Hulme Ward 0.9 miles
- Rusholme Ward 1.2 miles
- Ardwick Ward 1.3 miles
- Manchester Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Old Moat Ward 1.4 miles
- Chorlton Park Ward 1.7 miles
- Withington Ward 1.7 miles
- Deansgate Ward 1.8 miles
- Chorlton Ward 1.8 miles
- Piccadilly Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Moss Side
M14 7TH, M14 4TZ, M14 4BY, M14 5WG, M16 7BY, M16 7LB, M14 4TY, M14 7WW, M14 4JN … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 7.1 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 26.5 miles
- Manchester Oxford Road Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Deansgate Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Moss Side Ad
- Leven Manchester 4 1.6 miles
- Dakota Manchester 5 1.8 miles
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 1.9 miles
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 1.6 miles
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 2 miles
- Hyatt Regency Manchester 4 0.9 miles
- Moxy Manchester City 3 1.8 miles
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 1.9 miles
- Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square 3 1.6 miles
- The Lowry Hotel 5 2.1 miles
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 miles
- University of Manchester University 0.9 miles
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 0.9 miles
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 1.1 miles
- Manchester Central Stadium 1.5 miles
- Manchester Central Library Library 1.7 miles
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 1.7 miles
- Manchester Art Gallery Museum 1.7 miles
- John Rylands Library Library 1.8 miles
- Piccadilly Gardens Gardens 1.8 miles
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 1.9 miles
- Old Trafford Stadium 2.2 miles