Strangeways Manchester Map

About Strangeways

Strangeways, a place where the urban hum of Manchester begins to soften, offers a less hurried cadence. It lies 1.8 km north of Manchester (from Manchester: bearing 1°T, OS grid SJ 838 998). Though not a place of ancient abbeys or sprawling moors, Strangeways carries a quiet dignity, its residential streets lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows on the pavements, a subtle reminder of the green fields that once stretched further. The air here, away from the city's heart, often carries a cleaner, more open scent, particularly after a fresh rain has washed over the brickwork. While its origins are rooted in the expansion of industrial Manchester, Strangeways has cultivated its own distinct character, a blend of functional suburban design and the enduring appeal of a settled community.

About This Strangeways Map Page

Explore Strangeways, 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: 53.495408, -2.244710. 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.