Parr Fold Manchester Map

About Parr Fold

Parr Fold, a quiet corner of Salford, breathes a subdued suburban air. It lies 1.3 km south-south-west of Walkden (from Walkden: bearing 197°T, OS grid SD 732 018), and is situated east of New Manchester village. The low-slung rooftops, often punctuated by the grey of television aerials, speak of a post-war expansion, a steady accretion of homes rather than a grand design. Even on the brightest days, a certain muted quality seems to cling to the air, a gentle diffusion of light that softens the sharp edges of brick and tarmac. The local shops, a modest collection of independent businesses, offer a familiar comfort, their windows displaying wares that cater to the everyday needs of those who call Parr Fold home. The occasional glimpse of green space, often neatly manicured council estates, provides small pockets of order against the prevailing domesticity.

About This Parr Fold Map Page

Explore Parr Fold, 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: 53.512547, -2.404321. 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.