New Build Homes for Sale in Greater Manchester

New Homes in Greater Manchester

A largely urban county in the North West of England, Greater Manchester - while possibly best known for being home to the third largest city in the UK, Manchester - is so much more than its namesake city.  

Greater Manchester is a ceremonial county that also encompasses towns like Altrincham, Bolton, Rochdale, Sale, Stockport, and Wigan, as well as the city of Salford.  

Its spirit encapsulated by the iconic worker bee symbol, Manchester and the Greater Manchester area is a region of the UK that has experienced a rapid rate of development over the last few decades, creeping up more and more each year to its southern Greater London counterpart, as England's go-to cultural and industrial hub.  

Below we'll give you a little taste of what life in Greater Manchester is like. 

Where is Greater Manchester?

Greater Manchester is a county just south of Lancashire, north of Cheshire and west of both Derbyshire and West Yorkshire.  

The county neighbours Merseyside to the west and overlooks the Peak District, with its stunning valleys and gorges. 

Transport in Greater Manchester

Several of the major towns and cities in Greater Manchester are connected through the Bee Network, an interconnected network of buses, trams and trains that connect many of the major towns in Greater Manchester – including the likes of Altrincham, Eccles, Rochdale, and Ashton-under-Lyne – to eachother as well as to Manchester City Centre.  

There are almost 100 train stations scattered across Greater Manchester, with the largest of which being Manchester Piccadilly Station, with several services running from Manchester Piccadilly to London’s Euston Station as well as to the likes of Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Cardiff, amongst other major UK destinations, a day.  

The M60 also connects Manchester City Centre to a number of suburbs across Greater Manchester, including the likes of Trafford and Oldham.  

The city of Manchester also offers its own airport – an airport offering international flights and the third busiest airport in the UK.  

Shopping in Greater Manchester

As might be expected, the city of Manchester, as one of Greater Manchester’s two cities and the largest settlement in the county, is one of the major retail districts in Greater Manchester, with the likes of The Arndale and The Trafford Centre being amongst the most popular.  

However, there is more to shopping in Greater Manchester than just the outlets found its namesake city, with The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury, Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park in Bolton, Crownpoint Shopping Park in Denton, and Stockport Retail Park in Stockport, all similarly standing out due to their sheer size and the variety of retailers they house.  

Things to do in Greater Manchester

Manchester city centre is an easy choice for any social butterfly, with its eclectic nightlife attracting people from all over the county. From axe throwing, to escape rooms, to independent cinemas and everything in between, you’ll never run out of things to do in the city centre. 

For those with little ones, The Trafford Centre is a convenient pick – offering a LEGOLAND discovery centre and a SEA LIFE aquatic centre all under one roof, it’s a go-to destination for families with young children.  

For the more adventurous, Heaton Park – a sizeable public park in Prestwich – offers the thrilling Zip World – an adventure park full of high ropes and zip lines.  

There’s also the Debdale Outdoor Centre in Gorton – the perfect spot for any sailing enthusiasts or anyone looking for an outdoor climbing route to explore.  

A key event in Greater Manchester’s social calendar is the popular Parklife Festival – a two-day music festival that takes place every June in Heaton Park.  

Past headliners have included the likes of 50 Cent, Mark Ronson, Doja Cat, and The 1975.  

Popular places to live in Greater Manchester

There are a number of nice places to live in Greater Manchester but here are just a few of our favourites:  

Cheadle

Situated close to the town of Stockport, Cheadle is known for its many spacious green spaces, with parks like Abney Hall Park, Bruntwood Park, and the Mersey Vale Nature Park all highlights of the area. 

Cheadle is also home to a popular golf club and is within easy reach of the likes of Crewe, Alderley Edge, Stoke-on-Trent, and Manchester Piccadilly by train, being less than 20 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly by train.  

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Atherton 

Situated on the outskirts of the city of Manchester, and neighbouring the town of Bolton, Atherton is ideal for someone looking to still be able to commute easily to the city centre without the stress, the congestion and the expenses that comes with living in the city.  

With plenty of canal-side walks, as well as a leisure centre and all of the essentials, including GP surgeries, supermarkets and high street stores, Atherton is particularly popular amongst first time buyers and retirees looking to move away from the city. 

As with Cheadle, Atherton also has its own train station, with a regular service operating between Atherton and Manchester Victoria, getting you into the city in as little as 23 minutes.  

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Altrincham

A market town just south of the city of Manchester, residents of Altrincham enjoy easy access to many parts of Manchester's city centre, with the town being one of the stops that the city centre's tramlines pass through.  

Altrincham is less than 4 miles away from Manchester Airport and is only 10 minutes' drive from Dunham Massey Deer Park.  

The town offers locals several parks, a golf course and a number of supermarkets to take advantage of.  

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