Area guide: Blackley: Surrey Road estate
Blackley is about two and a half miles north of the city
centre. The Surrey Road estate is west of Rochdale Road, just south
of Boggart Hole Clough. Rochdale Road is a major route from
Manchester to the north.
Living in Blackley: Surrey Road estate
All homes are within walking distance of the North City Centre
complex on Rochdale Road. As well as smaller shops, there's a large Asda
store, a covered market, post office, medical centre, police station,
library and sixth form college. There are Sure Start facilities for
families with young children, a leisure and fitness centre, and a modern
swimming pool.
There are frequent buses along Rochdale Road from Manchester to
Middleton and Rochdale. The vibrant city centre, with its shops,
entertainment and leisure facilities is just a few minutes journey.
Nearby Boggart Hole Clough is one of Manchester's largest parks, with
bowls, fishing, boating, football pitches, playground, running track,
multicourts and woodland walks.
Homes to rent in Blackley: Surrey Road estate
There are around 180 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords
like housing associations and housing trusts. See
homes here street-by-street.
Facilities in Blackley: Surrey Road estate
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