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Manchester punches above its weight: huge student population, killer music scene, two world-class football clubs and rent half the price of London.
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Life in Northern Quarter
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Vintage shops, independent coffee, live music venues. Manchester's coolest postcode.
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Life in Didsbury
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Tree-lined streets, brunch spots, parks. Popular with families and academics.
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Life in Ancoats
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Former industrial mills turned apartments and restaurants. Hot right now.
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Life in Fallowfield
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Where most University of Manchester students live. House shares and curry mile nearby.
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Life in Chorlton
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Green, liberal and village-like, with bars, delis and quick tram links.
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Life in Salford Quays
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Dockside apartments near MediaCity, theatres and tram links.
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Life in Castlefield
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Converted warehouses, canals and calmer central living near Deansgate.
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Life in Spinningfields
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Finance offices, restaurants and premium flats right in the business district.
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Life in Rusholme
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Curry Mile energy, affordable rooms and easy access to universities.
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Life in Prestwich
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North Manchester suburb with parks, Jewish community life and Metrolink access.
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