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Salford Home Search www.salfordhomesearch.co.uk Contents Page Area 1-4 Swinton 5-8 Irlam and Cadishead 9-12 Eccles 13-16 Worsley 17-20 East Salford www.salfordhomesearch.co.uk Introduction Salford Home Search is an innovative way of Useful Contacts: letting properties, as it gives you more choice when looking for your new home in Salford, Greater Manchester Public Transport allowing you to search and choose properties Executive : suited to your needs. 0871 200 22 33 Salford Home Search are in partnership with Greater Manchester Police: some of the leading Housing Associations General enquiries - 0161 872 5050 and Landlords in the Salford area such as: Crime Stoppers - 0800 555 111 Domestic Violence Helpline - 01925 220541 Salix Homes City West Housing Trust Salford City Council General Enquiries: Great Places Housing Group 0161 909 6531 Harvest Housing Group www.salford.gov.uk St Vincents NHS Direct: This booklet will help you decide on the area 0845 46 47 that best suits you. It will provide you with information on each area, the various local Salford Home Search: amenities and general contacts you may 0161 909 6514 need. www.salfordhomesearch.co.uk ________________ Lesbian and Gay Foundation: 0161 235 8035 Salford boasts: “60% green space, 18sq miles of countryside and parks, 6 water ways, 30 miles of rivers and canals, 112ponds and lakes, 14 waterways bridges, Britain’s largest inland waterway, a world-class arts and theatre complex attracting over 1,000,000 visitors a year, a history stretching back to 923AD, 1 5star hotel, 1 infamous Tudor building, one of the world’s 1st public lending libaries, 1 minutes from Manchester city centre, 1 potential world heritage site, 30 miles of sculpture trail, 1 university teaching hospital, 1 leading UK university, over 150 big name companies, the UK’s Triathlon World Cup, 220,000 citizens... and 3 ghosts!” ________________ Salford Home Search M61 M60 Little Hulton Walkden A6 Swinton A580 Broughton Worsley M602 Eccles Ordsall A57 Irlam Cadishead M62 www.salfordhomesearch.co.uk Swinton Swinton is a town within the City of Salford. It stands on gently sloping ground on the southwest side of the River Irwell, and within the bounds of the M60 motorway. Swinton and the adjoining town of Pendlebury together have a population of 41,347. Swinton town centre is the city’s administrative centre, both Salford City Council and the Police have their headquarters based there. This is also where you will find the local shopping precinct and the district’s main library. The town has easy access to major motorway links including the M60, M61 and M62. Close to the Lowry centre, Manchester Trafford shopping centre and for sport, within easy reach of Manchester Old Trafford stadium and Lancashire Cricket Club. Population 41,347 Dwellings (number of 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 bedrooms Bungalow 12 53 17 13 1 0 0 0 Flat 69 726 509 2 0 0 0 0 House 0 121 1017 857 48 1 6 0 Maisonette 0 0 16 22 0 0 0 0 Number of vacancies in 0 124 179 69 8 0 1 0 year ending 01/04/2010 Salford Home Search Swinton Shopping Swinton Shopping Centre is located on The Parade directly facing the Town Hall. It is built around Swinton Central Library and is easily accessible by car. It has single level and multi-storey Pay and Display car parks directly at the rear of the Centre. The Parade boasts many shops, cafes and even holds a small open air market. Local Schools Moorside Primary School Broadoak Primary School Grosvenor Road Primary School St Ambrose Barlow R.C High School St Johns C of E Primary School Swinton High School St Charles R.C Primary School St Peters C of E Primary School St Marys R.C Primary School St Marks Primary School The Deans Primary School Local Parks Victoria Park, Park Street, Swinton M27 4UR and leisure Containing bowling greens, tennis courts, a bandstand and many attractive activities floral features, Victoria Park is amongst the most popular Public Parks within Salford. Rabbit Hills Playing Fields, Bolton Road, Pendlebury M27 8FL Located off the A666 adjacent to the Henry Boddingtons Public House the following facilities are available: two football pitches, two rugby pitches and a play area for 4-14 year olds. Newtown Park, Lees Street, Pendlebury M27 6DB Amongst the smallest parks within the city Newtown Park is an attractive and popular bowling green. Moorside Park/Beechfarm, Victoria Lane, Swinton M27 9LP Providing opportunities to take part in bowling, football or even studying local wildlife, an active Friends group with the support of the council are providing many ideas on improving their park. Swinton Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton M27 5AP Immediately outside the Civic Centre the attractive floral features and extensive lawns provide a setting for the Civic Centre and the Cenotaph. Swinton Leisure Centre, Wellington Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4BR This Leisure Centre has a gym, 3 Full size Indoor Flat Green Bowling Rinks, pool and snooker room and more… www.salfordhomesearch.co.uk Transport Bus services that operate between Manchester and Swinton are the 32, this is the fastest route but stops on the East Lancs and so requires a 10 minute walk up Partington Lane to Swinton Town Centre. You can also take the 12, 26, 36 and 37. Swinton Railway Station is located on Station road and provides direct services twice an hour to Wigan, Walkden, Salford, Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale, plus destinations further afield. Amenities Library Post Office Shops Wardley Community Centre Clifton Community Centre Age Concern Clifton Day Centre Doctors Medical centre Dentist Many more... Salford Home Search www.salfordhomesearch.co.uk Irlam and Cadishead Irlam and Cadishead has numerous sports clubs, bands and interest groups. A list is available at the two local libraries. The leisure facilities in Irlam and Cadishead are expanding with the new Acorn Sports and Art Centre recently opened and a new football ground also recently re-established. Fit City have two centres - one in each district - comprising a large swimming pool and sports facilities. There is also an active angling club and the old river makes excellent fishing. Irlam and Cadishead benefit from large expanses of open space and parks. A major community consultation on Prince’s Park, Cadishead Park and Lords Street Recreation Ground has taken place and an action plan has been drawn up with ideas for improvement. Population 18,604 Dwellings (number of 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 bedrooms Bungalow 0 154 27 1 1 0 0 0 Flat 0 204 105 15 0 0 0 0 House 0 5 331 914 43 0 0 0 Maisonette 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 Number of vacancies in 0 69 47 5 0 0 0 0 year ending 01/04/2010 Salford Home Search Irlam and Cadishead Shopping The main shopping area is located off Fairhills Road and includes 24 hours Tesco Superstore and Lidl. Since the redevelopment of the former Neighbourhood Centre site, some of the smaller shops have relocated to premises along the main A57 Liverpool Road. Local Schools Irlam Endowed Primary School, Irlam Irlam Primary School, Irlam Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School, Irlam Moorfield Community Primary school, Irlam St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School, Irlam St Marys C of E Primary School, Cadishead Cadishead Primary School, Cadishead Local Parks Princes Park, Liverpool Rd, Irlam, Manchester, Lancashire M44 6BR and leisure This park lies at the centre of Irlam and offers a variety of recreational activities opportunities. The locally based group, BMX bandits, were central to the development of the recently installed skateboard park which is now a popular facility for many young people in the area. Fit City Irlam Pool, Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6BR Fit City Irlam has a 25m swimming pool and a separate teaching pool served by fully modernised ‘village style’ changing facilities that are ideal for family changing. In addition, the Health and Fitness Suite has been enlarged and re-equipped with the cardiovascular machinery boasting individual television screens. Fit City Cadishead, Lords Street, Cadishead, Salford, M44 5EH Fit City Cadishead is a great all-round facility providing fitness and fun for all the family! It has a well-equipped health and fitness suite which has recently been refurbished. The sports hall provides a wide range of sporting and social activities for all members of the community. The centre has also proved a popular venue for children’s birthday parties, including; bouncy castles, football or multi-activity parties. Acorn Centre for Sports and Arts, Moorfield County Primary School, Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6GX The Acorn Centre is a Space for Sport & the Arts Facility in Irlam. It is attached to two Primary Schools, Moorfield Community Primary School & St Joseph’s RC Primary School who use the facility during school hours for PE lessons and arts activities. During evenings and weekends however the facility is available for hire and use by the local community. www.salfordhomesearch.co.uk Transport The A57, originally known as Liverpool Road, runs through the district on its way from Manchester City Centre to Liverpool City Centre. Irlam railway station, on the Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street line, is actually located in Lower Irlam. Some residents of western Cadishead can also use the rural Glazebrook station, on the same line. Amenities Irlam & Cadishead are well-served by doctors and dentists including one large health centre and three smaller surgeries. Post Office Community Centre Library Shops and many more... Salford Home Search www.salfordhomesearch.co.uk Eccles Eccles offers many services and attractions for both residents and visitors.