An area guide for living in Swinton
Swinton is a town in the city of Salford, north west of Manchester city centre and situated inside the M60 ring road. Steeped in history, Swinton’s past has seen it known for its mills, coal mining, and farming.
Transport
The town benefits from excellent transport links in to Salford, Manchester, and across the North West. Alongside the A580 East Lancashire road, Swinton boasts 3 train stations, the ‘V service’ guided bus routes, and 2 junctions accessing the M60 & M61 motorways.
Amenities
Home to a number of independent cafes, bars, and restaurants, Swinton also benefits from several supermarkets, and a shopping precinct, whilst Victoria Park & Clifton Country Park offer some beautiful green spaces.
Schools
Swinton has a good range of local schooling, with a number of both primary & secondary schools, 3 of which were rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in recent years.
Property
With a long history, strong industrial past, and recent investment & re-development, Swinton features a wide range of property types from older period properties & turn-of-the-century terraces, to 1930’s semi’s & and modern developments.
If you’re looking to find your perfect property in Swinton, don’t hesitate to get in touch for more information!
