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Anson

Student-heavy area near Wilmslow Road corridor

5.8

Overall

StudentDiverseAffordable
Best for: StudentsBest for: Affordable Living

Anson borders Fallowfield and Rusholme, sharing their student character. It's a mix of terraced houses — many converted to HMOs for students — and family homes. Wilmslow Road provides bus links and amenities. Affordable, lively during term time, quieter in summer.

📍 Wilmslow Road corridor📍 Near Platt Fields Park

Neighbourhood Scores

🛡️ Safety10.0/10

Based on Police UK crime data

💰 Affordability9.2/10

Relative to Manchester average prices

🚇 Transport1.0/10

Metrolink + bus connectivity

🏪 Amenities1.0/10

Shops, restaurants, gyms, schools

🤝 Community5.2/10

Diversity & vibrancy

Housing Costs

£750

Avg rent / month

(2-bed)

£363k

Median sale price

£4,531

Price per m²

Safety & Crime

🟢

4 incidents reported in the last 6 months

Source: Greater Manchester Police · data.police.uk

violent crime2
other theft1
public order1

Who Lives Here

26

Median age

55%

Under 30

7,000

Population

45%

Diverse community

Getting Around

🚌

Bus network

No Metrolink stop — served by Greater Manchester bus network

Explore Anson

Restaurants, cafés, pubs, shops, transport and more — all within walking distance. Click on any point for details.

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