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
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Liverpool 19.9 miles32 km
- Oldham 15.9 miles25.6 km
- St. Helens 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Wigan 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Warrington 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Blackburn 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Bolton 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Stockport 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Salford 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Rochdale 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Chester 24.8 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Warburton Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Bucklow-St. Martins Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Hollinfare Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Irlam Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Carrington Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Cadishead & Lower Irlam Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dunham Massey Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Flixton Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Rixton and Woolston Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Broadheath Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Manor Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Partington
M31 4GP, M31 4PD, M31 4WG, M31 4DB, M31 4JP, M31 4LA, M31 4HT, M31 4LS, M31 4NS … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Irlam Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Glazebrook Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 8.9 miles14.4 km
Hotels near Partington Ad
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- B&B Hotel Warrington 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Statham Lodge Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Waterside Bar Rooms & Restaurant 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Bulls Head Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City 3 4.9 miles8 km
- Eleven Didsbury Park 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Didsbury House Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Delta Hotels Worsley Park Country Club 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
Schools in Partington
- Broadoak School Secondary
- Fairfield House School Independent - special
- Forest Gate Academy Primary
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Primary
- Partington Central Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 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