Why live in Sale, Manchester?

It’s pretty easy to answer the question “Why live in Sale?” Its proximity to Manchester city centre, the thriving independent food and drink scene and its enviable schools make Sale the complete package.  

Just five miles from Manchester city centre with great connectivity, locals will tell you that one of the best things about living in Sale is the strong community.  

Combine this with the wide open spaces, canal-side walks and the redevelopment of central Stanley Square into a home for lots of dining and retail options, and it’s no wonder the Sunday Times named Sale one of the best places to live in the UK in 2023, suggesting it was: “finally emerging from the shadow of its bigger sister, Altrincham”. 

There are many benefits for families of a home in Sale – from the great choices of open spaces to lots of leisure options.  

There’s a council-run leisure centre, miniature railway in Walton Park and Sale Water Park, which offers canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing and sailing.  

For active kids, there’s a great playground in Worthington Park and they could join Sale Communities Junior Football Club or learn a martial art at one of many local clubs.  

For a calmer pace, the town’s library is based at the Waterside Arts Centre where you can also watch community theatre and live music.  

If you’ve already got an eye on which school you want your children to go to, Sale is a brilliant option. Living in Sale gets you access to Sale Grammar School, judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2022. Kids take an entrance test to qualify for a place at this free grammar school, which runs from age 11 to 18.  

Sale High School is also well-thought of and recently maintained its good Ofsted judgement (report December 2024). 

From its great value property prices to the buzzing indie food and drink scene, Sale has lots of offer young professionals wanting to make the most of their down time.  

Grab a burger before they sell out at Yard Burgers, pick from everything from tapas to seabass at The Fat Loaf, or go Portuguese on Stanley Square at Petisco.  

For traditional drinks, head Canalside at the King’s Ransom or try the pub quiz at Pray Tell or Hops & Boogie. 

On the weekend, support independent makers at Emporium M33, home to more than 50 small businesses, including a café. Or visit the monthly Makers’ Market on Stanley Square and School Road.  

With so much on your doorstep, it’s easy to see why people choose Sale as the place to call home.  

Living in Sale – all the best connections 

One of the reasons the Sunday Times highlighted Sale as a great place to live is the excellent public transport connections. This, the article said, makes it easy to live in Sale car-free.  

With a handful of tram stops and great bus options, you can be in the heart of the city centre in 30 minutes, or head out of Manchester to Bury, Warrington or Cheshire.  

If you do have a car, on-street electric car charging and other options in local car parks make going green easier than ever.  

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