Sale Central sits at the heart of the town of Sale in the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, and takes in the busy shopping streets, civic buildings and the modern mixed‑use developments by the canal and marina such as Sale Waterside. The area mixes Victorian and Edwardian architecture around the old Sale Town Hall with contemporary apartments and café culture, and is well served by Metrolink trams and local buses which make it a popular base for commuters into central Manchester.
Historically the town expanded rapidly after the arrival of the railway in the 19th century, and today the ward combines retail and service businesses with a lively social scene, arts activity around the Waterside Arts Centre and regular markets. Residents benefit from nearby green spaces such as Stamford Park and easy access to riverside walks, giving the central area a blend of urban convenience and local community character.
Postcode districts covering Sale Central
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Liverpool 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Oldham 11.7 miles18.8 km
- St. Helens 17.4 miles28 km
- Wigan 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Warrington 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Blackburn 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Bolton 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Stockport 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Salford 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Rochdale 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Crewe 23.6 miles38 km
Neighbouring places
- Sale Moor Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Sale Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ashton upon Mersey Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Stretford & Humphrey Park Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Stretford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Chorlton Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Brooklands Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Timperley North Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Longford Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Chorlton Park Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Timperley Central Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Broadheath Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Sale Central
M33 3BN, M33 7EP, M33 2NY, M33 2AS, M33 3BW, M33 7AG, M33 3AL, M33 2AG, M33 7EL … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Humphrey Park Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Trafford Park Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Sale Central Ad
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Eleven Didsbury Park 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Didsbury House Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Leven Manchester 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Trivelles Belforte Hotel 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Dakota Manchester 5 5 miles8.1 km
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Sale Central
- Moorlands Junior School Primary
- Sale Grammar School Secondary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Old Trafford Stadium 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 3.1 miles5 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 4.2 miles6.8 km
- University of Manchester University 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Manchester Central Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km