Flixton is a suburban ward in Trafford, on the outer edge of Greater Manchester a few miles west of Manchester city centre. It has a largely residential character with tree-lined streets and small local centres, and decent transport links by road (close to the M60) and rail that make commuting straightforward; the nearby River Mersey and parks give it a greener feel than inner-urban neighbourhoods.
The ward combines a long-established community vibe with independent shops, schools and amateur sports clubs, and its housing stock shows Victorian and inter-war growth. Most economic activity is local retail and services with many residents commuting into the city or to nearby business parks, and local history and community groups help maintain a strong sense of identity within Trafford.
Postcode districts covering Flixton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 7 miles11.2 km
- Liverpool 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Oldham 13.4 miles21.6 km
- St. Helens 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Wigan 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Warrington 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Burnley 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Blackburn 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Bolton 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Stockport 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Salford 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Rochdale 14.6 miles23.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Davyhulme Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Urmston Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Carrington Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Higher Irlam & Peel Green Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bucklow-St. Martins Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Irlam Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Lostock & Barton Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Manor Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Ashton upon Mersey Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Partington Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Stretford & Humphrey Park Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Eccles Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Flixton
M41 6AA, M41 5RP, M41 5RL, M41 5PQ, M41 6PQ, M41 9ES, M41 5SU, M41 9EL, M41 5RS … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Flixton Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Chassen Road Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 6.5 miles10.5 km
Hotels near Flixton Ad
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- The Waterside Bar Rooms & Restaurant 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Leven Manchester 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Delta Hotels Worsley Park Country Club 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Novotel Manchester West 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
Schools in Flixton
- Abbotsford Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Delamere School Special
- Flixton Girls School Secondary
- Flixton Primary School Primary
- St Michael's C of E (Aided) Primary School Primary
- St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary
- Wellacre Technology Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 2 miles3.3 km
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Old Trafford Stadium 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Manchester Harbour 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Manchester Central Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 6 miles9.7 km
- John Rylands Library Library 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Manchester Central Library Library 6.2 miles10 km