Moss Side Manchester Map

About Moss Side

Moss Side bears the quiet distinction of a district that has long been a crucible of Manchester's evolving character. It lies 2.2 km south of Manchester (from Manchester: bearing 178°T, OS grid SJ 838 958). The land here, once a more rural expanse, now hums with a vibrant urban energy, its streets lined with a diverse array of homes and businesses that reflect generations of settlement. Evidence of its industrial past can be glimpsed in the sturdy brickwork of older buildings, a subtle reminder of the labour that shaped its foundations. The light, even on a grey day, often seems to catch the polished surfaces of shopfronts and the varied hues of brick, lending a certain animation to the thoroughfares. Today, Moss Side is a place where the rhythms of community life are expressed in bustling markets and the everyday interactions that unfold along its main arteries.

About This Moss Side Map Page

Explore Moss Side, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.458997, -2.244018. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.