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 miles
- Liverpool 21.8 miles
- Oldham 13.4 miles
- St. Helens 14.3 miles
- Wigan 12.5 miles
- Warrington 9.2 miles
- Burnley 24.7 miles
- Blackburn 21.9 miles
- Bolton 10.4 miles
- Stockport 9.8 miles
- Salford 5.2 miles
- Rochdale 14.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Davyhulme Ward 0.8 miles
- Urmston Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Carrington Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Higher Irlam & Peel Green Ward 1.3 miles
- Bucklow-St. Martins Ward 1.7 miles
- Irlam Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Lostock & Barton Ward 2.2 miles
- Manor Ward 2.3 miles
- Ashton upon Mersey Ward 2.5 miles
- Partington Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Stretford & Humphrey Park Ward 2.6 miles
- Eccles Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Flixton
M41 6FF, M41 5PN, M41 6PB, M41 9EN, M41 5RG, M41 6LE, M41 6HS, M41 6QP, M41 6QX … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 7.8 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 20.7 miles
- Flixton Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Chassen Road Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 6.5 miles
Hotels near Flixton Ad
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester - TRAFFORDCITY 3 2.4 miles
- Novotel Manchester West Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- The Belmore 4 3.5 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn at Emirates Old Trafford Manchester 4 4.1 miles
- INNSiDE Manchester 4 6 miles
- Alty Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The Lowry Hotel Manchester 5 6.1 miles
- Premier Inn Manchester - Sale 3 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Manchester-Mediacityuk 4 4 miles
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 miles
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 2 miles
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 3.9 miles
- Old Trafford Stadium 4.1 miles
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 4.1 miles
- Moss Lane Stadium 4.7 miles
- Manchester Harbour 5.7 miles
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 5.8 miles
- Manchester Central Stadium 6 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 6 miles
- John Rylands Library Library 6.1 miles
- Manchester Central Library Library 6.2 miles