Area guide: Platt Fields (Rusholme)
Platt Fields is about eight miles south of the city centre.
It's west of Princess Parkway, mostly between Altrincham Road and
Hollyhedge Road. See rehousing area map (pdf).
Living in Platt Fields
Platt Fields is handy for a wide range of facilities. There are small
supermarkets and local shops all along Wilmslow Road, and a large,
modern Sainsburys less than a mile away in Fallowfield.
Wilmslow Road is famous for its restaurants, shops and cafes. Public
transport is excellent, with regular buses along Wilmslow Road to
Manchester and the suburban centres of Withington and Didsbury - the
vibrant city centre, with its employment, leisure and entertainment
facilities is just a few minutes journey.
Platt Fields Park is just across the road. This large green area has
a boating lake, angling, four bowling greens, football pitch, crazy
golf, and tennis courts.
Homes to rent in Platt Fields
There are around 340 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords
like housing associations and housing trusts. See
homes here street-by-street map.
Facilities in Platt Fields
Get lists and maps of local schools, leisure facilities, shops and much more
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