Where to live in Manchester

[ChuffingHell]

Am thinking of moving to Manchester to buy a ground floor flat.

I am quite young and would therefore like to be within 30 mins walking distance of bars/shops etc but at the same time be in a relatively quiet neighbourhood as I have a cat who goes out.

Any suggestions?

[B00]

Cheetham Hill's not far from the City Centre, and it's had a facelift over the past few years so it's quite nice in some areas.

Found this if it's of any use to you.

http://www.email4property.co.uk/cheetham-hill/ estate-agents.htm

[SRH]

Cheetham Hill?!! Are you kidding. Sorry Boo, but I always lock my doors when I go down there - not a great place for a woman living in a ground floor flat to be. An ex of mine used to live down there and he was mugged twice in six months before moving out. ChuffingHell, you'd be better looking at the studenty areas south of the city (Fallowfield, Chorlton, Didsbury) if you can afford them. They are a bit further out but the transport to them is really good and they are much safer.

[teash]

Yet another new development has popped up in Lower Broughton, absolute tons of new lats for sale but their a bit pricey mind
http://www.primelocation.com/uk-property-for-s ale/browse/all/uk/england/lancashire/DTMA295/

[sj4128]

I would stay well clear of ground floor flats if you can help it. They have an increased risk of burglaries. If you definitely have to have a ground floor flat - you need to pay attention to the security measures and local crime rates.

Manchester is a very big place - have you got a job there? Or thinking of finding one when you get there.

It really depends on your budget - DIdsbury is nice - lots of bars/shops. Chorlton has improved over the last few years too. I would look at website like http://www.upmystreet.com/ as they give lots of info on local areas.

Hope this helps.

[thedelbwa]

Yes, it all depends what your budget is. Didsbury & Chorlton are both great places to live, plenty to do, nice bars, restaurants, etc. Cheetham Hill I would avoid, but that's only because I value my safety and the security of my property and belongings. Some people are different. Why not take a short-term rent somewhere to get the feel for a place before buying? I rented for about 2 years in the Northern Quarter in the city centre about 4 years ago and it was amazing, great bars, right bang in the centre of town, although quite quiet too. Things have really taken off there over the last couple of years so I reckon prices will have rocketed. Good luck, Manchester's a great city to live in.