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Platt Fields

Named after the park — quieter alternative to Fallowfield

5.8

Overall

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Best for: StudentsBest for: Affordable Living

Platt Fields is essentially the quieter side of Fallowfield, named after the popular Platt Fields Park with its lake and sports facilities. Still heavily student-populated but slightly less chaotic than nearby Fallowfield proper.

📍 Platt Fields Park📍 Lake and sports facilities

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

🤝 Community5.8/10

Diversity & vibrancy

Housing Costs

£700

Avg rent / month

(2-bed)

£363k

Median sale price

£4,531

Price per m²

Safety & Crime

🟢

3 incidents reported in the last 6 months

Source: Greater Manchester Police · data.police.uk

violent crime2
other theft1

Who Lives Here

24

Median age

65%

Under 30

5,000

Population

40%

Diverse community

Getting Around

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Bus network

No Metrolink stop — served by Greater Manchester bus network

Explore Platt Fields

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

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