Urmston, a town of approximately 41,000 inhabitants and 19,000 households lies 6 miles to the southwest of Manchester city centre within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. Residential areas surrounding the town include; Stretford, Flixton and Davyhulme.

Why move to the Urmston Area?

Urmston, the smallest of the towns in Trafford provides everything an individual, couple or family would require. From shopping, to schools, dining out and transport, Urmston has it all and still only resides a few miles away from Manchester city centre, without the urban feel some out-of-town areas have. There is a variety of homes in Urmston from flats and terraces to unique detached properties, so whether you are a first time buyer, a growing family or you are looking to downsize, there is ample choice of homes in the Urmston area to satisfy your needs.

Further to the town's traditional outdoor market, Urmston town shopping centre has recently been redeveloped with a £45 million investment. This has provided a new library, a major supermarket retailer and numerous other businesses such as Costa Coffee, Thorntons and Hallmark to name but a few. Furthermore, the construction of the Eden Square apartments (phase one) and the planned 2nd phase underline the potential that people have seen in the area.

Although Urmston is a town, it does offer a village feel and is very much a family orientated area. Pockets of green space and waterways are an attractive trait to have in an area with a close proximity to the city centre. Urmston boasts excellent transport facilities and motorway links and is only minutes away from the Trafford Centre or a short commute into Manchester city centre itself.

Property Prices

House prices in the Urmston area have steadily increased over the years. The average price for a semi detached property in Urmston is £155,475 with a detached averaging £247,000. Semi detached property prices have more than doubled from the average of £60,000 in 1998, further underlining the demand for homes in Urmston.

Types of Homes Available

Urmston offers a plethora of property choice. There is an abundance of period terrace properties which can range in value from around £120,000 - £140,000 for an average two bedroom up to and around £150,000 - £170,000 for a highly desirable 3 bedroom terraced home. Semi detached properties are also frequently available within the Urmston area, ranging from approximately £140,000 - £220,000 depending on location and property specification. Detached properties are sought after in the area, and they can range from around £200,000 up to around £350,000, depending again on the location within Urmston and the specification of the property itself. Within Urmston there are a select number of roads which offer unique one-off properties.

The current Urmston housing market is fortunate enough to boast two of the finest properties available in the Greater Manchester area. Westmorland Road, a very sought after location within Urmston offers a unique five bed detached family home brimming with character and also benefits from having granted planning permission. The other property can be found in Flixton, a converted nunnery on Western Road providing five double bedrooms, many original features on a substantial plot. Both of these luxury properties are marketed and are available for just under £600,000.

To conclude, if you are thinking of buying a property in the Manchester area look no further than Urmston. It provides all that one could need, from city centre professionals looking for a short commute, a growing family looking to settle down or even those who are looking to retire and downsize. Urmston provides a variety of properties, amenities, transport links and a village feel that you cannot usually find in many city centre suburbs. This rejuvenated area is developing rapidly and attracting various outside investments. There has never been a better time to consider buying homes in Urmston.