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Rusholme

The home of Manchester's legendary Curry Mile

5.9

Overall

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Best for: StudentsBest for: FoodiesBest for: Budget Living

Rusholme is famous for the Curry Mile — Wilmslow Road's strip of South Asian restaurants, shisha bars and takeaways. It's the heart of Manchester's student belt, with the University of Manchester and MMU campuses within walking distance. Cheap, diverse, lively and one of Manchester's most recognisable neighbourhoods.

📍 Curry Mile📍 Platt Fields Park📍 University campus walkable📍 Wilmslow Road

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

🤝 Community6.2/10

Diversity & vibrancy

Housing Costs

£800

Avg rent / month

(2-bed)

£363k

Median sale price

£4,531

Price per m²

Safety & Crime

🟢

5 incidents reported in the last 6 months

Source: Greater Manchester Police · data.police.uk

violent crime3
other theft1
public order1

Who Lives Here

25

Median age

60%

Under 30

17,400

Population

65%

Diverse community

Getting Around

🚇

Metrolink

Nearest stop: Wilmslow Road (bus heavy)

Explore Rusholme

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

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