Nether Lees Manchester Map

About Nether Lees

The residential character of Nether Lees is evident in its collection of homes, primarily built in the mid to late 20th century. It lies 0.6 km south-south-west of Lees (from Lees: bearing 205°T, OS grid SD 950 040). This suburban expanse benefits from its proximity to the larger centre of Lees, offering residents convenient access to amenities and transport links. The landscape around Nether Lees is gently undulating, typical of the Pennine foothills, with green spaces interspersed between housing developments. While Nether Lees itself doesn't boast ancient structures, its history is intrinsically linked to the industrial heritage of the wider Oldham district, where textile mills once dominated the economy. Today, Nether Lees functions as a dormitory community, supporting the economic activity of the surrounding region.

About This Nether Lees Map Page

Explore Nether Lees, 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: 53.533044, -2.076376. 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.