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Partington

Built-up area in Trafford, England

Coordinates:53.418, -2.428
OS grid ref:SJ 71 91
Population:7,895
Dialling code: 01925 (Warrington)

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.

Postcode districts covering Partington

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Manchester Airport 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18.3 miles29.5 km
  • Railway station Irlam Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
  • Railway station Glazebrook Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
  • Bus station Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 8.9 miles14.4 km

Local points of interest

  • Salford City Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
  • Moss Lane Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
  • The Trafford Centre Mall 4.6 miles7.5 km
  • Tatton Park Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Imperial War Museum North Museum 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Old Trafford Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
  • Arley Hall Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
  • Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 8.2 miles13.2 km
  • Manchester Harbour 8.2 miles13.2 km
  • Manchester Central Stadium 8.5 miles13.6 km
  • John Rylands Library Library 8.6 miles13.8 km

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