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Area guide: Poundswick

Poundswick is about nine miles south of the city centre; east of the M56 motorway, and north of Simons Way. There's good access to other areas of south Manchester and Cheshire. The M56 leads straight onto Princess Parkway, a major route into the city centre. See rehousing area map (pdf).

houses in Poundswick

Living in Poundswick

Poundswick is very close to Wythenshawe civic shopping centre, with its food hall and market. The centre also includes the Wythenshawe Forum a modern, accessible building at the heart of community life; the place to come for leisure, learning and childcare.

The Forum has a swimming pool, gym, sports hall and fitness centre, health centre, children's nursery and job centre.

There are regular buses to the city centre. Plans to extend the Metrolink system through the area would bring fast, frequent trams to the city centre and airport.

Homes to rent in Poundswick

There are around 730 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like housing associations and housing trusts. See homes here street-by-street map.

Facilities in Poundswick

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Availability of homes

Your chance of a home here depends on your circumstances (called your 'rehousing priority') and on how often homes become available. The higher the availability, the better your chances. See availability in this area below. Then compare it to availability in other areas to help decide which area(s) to go for.

graph showing availaility of homes in Poundswick
graph key: blue box For singles/couples 16-40
Availability: low
graph key: orange box For singles/couples 40-60
Availability: low
graph key: green box For singles/couples over 60
Availability: good
graph key: purple box Family/adult groups: 2 beds
Availability: low
graph key: navy box Family/adult groups: 3 beds
Availability: very low
graph key: red box Family/adult groups: 4+ beds
Availability: extremely low