Partington is a town on the south‑western edge of the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England, sitting beside the low‑lying floodplain of the River Mersey and close to the Manchester Ship Canal. Historically part of rural Cheshire, it was transformed after the Second World War into a large council overspill estate and still shows that mid‑20th century layout, with open green margins such as Carrington Moss and views across the Mersey valley towards nearby industrial areas like Carrington and Trafford Park.
Economically and socially Partington has faced challenges common to post‑war new towns, but there have been steady regeneration efforts, active community groups and local sports clubs that give the town a strong neighbourhood feel. It has no rail station of its own, relying on bus links and road access with the nearest rail connections at Urmston or Altrincham, and its mix of green space and proximity to larger employment hubs makes it a distinct suburban community within the wider Manchester area.