Area guide - Burnage
With its close proximity to Withington, Didsbury, Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme,
Burnage is right in the sweet spot for getting the best of each – from cool bars to
delectable delis – whilst being affordable and leafy. It’s also virtually inside Cringle
Park, with Highfield Country park just the other side of the A6, and with lots of
properties offering gardens it tends to be on most peoples’ search list if they’re after
a family home in south Manchester.
Getting around
Burnage station and Mauldeth Road station are both within reach from Burnage, and
can pop you into Piccadilly in 8 mins or Stockport in 7 mins. Big wins for commuters,
and indeed anyone who fancies a car-free jaunt into either by night or day. Buses
are also plentiful, and the A6 gives a direct route into Manchester and out into the
heart of the Peak District.
Food and drink
Burnage has a few culinary delights right on its doorstep – Cakeaway cake shop and
The Food Box to name just two. Because of its border with Levenshulme and Heaton
Chapel, Burnage residents can also enjoy the best of both, nipping up the A6 to visit
Trove bakery and brunch café and Jandol Lebanese deli and restaurant, or down it
to find Heaton Hops and gastro pubs galore. Plus, of course, all the best flavours of
Didsbury are just a hop away, from the Botanist restaurant, Metropolitan pub, and
Alberts to the legendary Axons butchers.
Schools
Burnage has plenty of schools to choose from for kids of all ages, with St Mary’s RC
Primary School, Alma Park Primary School and Cringle Brook Primary School all in
close proximity of the centre. When the time comes for the big move to secondary
school, there are some excellent choices nearby too. Withington Girls' School,
Manchester High School for Girls, The Manchester Grammar School and
Levenshulme High School all have strong local reputations, as does Melland High
School described as ‘outstandingly effective’ by Ofsted.
Local amenities
All the essential daily amenities are easily reached by foot or a brief car journey,
including a sizeable Tesco Superstore, a medical centre and numerous pharmacies.
All the major banks are easily located in the surrounding areas too, the closest being
NatWest in Heaton Moor – just next to the station. In fact, because Burnage is
surrounded on all sides by busy mini-centres, pretty much everything you need is in
easy reach.
Green spaces
Burnage is well positioned to make use of a number of local green spaces. It’s
directly served by Cringle Fields Park – which boasts bowling greens, well-
maintained recreational lawns, walking trails, football pitches fields, tennis courts and
a children’s playground. But it’s also handy for Ladybarn Park and Fog Lane Park if
you’re on the western side, or Highfield Country Park if you’re on the east. The river
Mersey walks are easily reached too, and if you’re in the mood for something more
adventurous you can be in the peaks in a little over half an hour by car.
