Retire to Greater Manchester
For a modern blend of art, culture, shopping, food, and football, it doesn’t get better than Greater Manchester. This area attracts seniors craving a lively retirement.
Local retirees love:
- The diverse array of things to do, from galleries and museums to unique restaurants and canal-side walks.
- Excellent amenities, from transport and healthcare to shopping hubs like the Trafford Centre and Manchester Arndale.
- Strong community spirit, with many local walking groups, book clubs, and U3A groups that cater specifically to retirees.
- If you're looking to retire to the area, our new properties for sale in Greater Manchester could be perfect.
10 retirement developments in Greater Manchester
Sydney Grange | Manchester
Retirement Living- Properties 7 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £150,000
Horwich | Horwich
Retirement Living- Properties 46 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £210,000
- Rental available
Queens View | Stockport
Retirement Living- Properties 5 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £277,500
- Purchase from £349,950
Trinity Grange | Stockport
Retirement Living- Properties 54 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared ownership available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £299,000
- Rental available
Prestwich | Prestwich
Retirement Living- Properties 52 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £300,000
Jessiefield Court | Didsbury
Retirement Living- Properties 8 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase from £324,995
- Rent from £2,350 pcm
Sale | Sale
Retirement Living- Properties 38 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £325,000
Butterworth Grange | Rochdale
Retirement Living- Properties TBC
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Rental available
Hampson Court | Hazel Grove
Retirement Living- Properties TBC
- Rental available
Brideoake Court | Standish
Retirement Living- Properties TBC
- Bedrooms 2 bed available
- Rental available
Retirement living in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester offers a modern pace of living with a friendly atmosphere, vibrant community events, and peaceful green spaces like Heaton Park and Sale Water Park.
Activities for retirees in Greater Manchester
Whether you settle in the heart of Manchester city or in one of the surrounding market towns, Greater Manchester has plenty of culture, history, and activities for you to enjoy.
- Find everything from Egyptian artifacts to local historical pieces at Manchester Museum, or explore the city’s industrial heritage at the Science and Industry Museum.
- Discover green spaces like Heaton Park, RHS Garden Bridgewater, or enjoy a circular walk around Worsley Woods.
- Chorlton, Urmston, and Ramsbottom offer an array of independent shops, while you can find delicious foods and artisanal gifts at Altrincham Market.
Enjoy an active retirement in Greater Manchester
The area offers a wide array of opportunities to stay active, meet new people, and be surrounded by nature.
- Sports - there are over 60 golf clubs dotted around the region and lots of places to enjoy countryside sports, such as the massive Hollingworth Lake Country Park, where you'll find fishing and boating. There are also plenty of sports and fitness groups and walking clubs in the area.
- Nature - there are plenty of beautiful walks in Greater Manchester. For example, Heaton Park, Dove Stone Reservoir, and Haigh Woodland Park, but you’re also close to the UK’s favourite National Park, the Peak District.
- Wildlife - Reddish Vale Country Park is ideal for birdwatching for herons, ducks, and migratory birds.
Arts, culture, and community in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a bastion of the arts, with plenty of exhibitions from locals and icons alike in the many museums and galleries, as well as high-quality performances in the theatres around the area.
- Theatre - Take in a drama, comedy, or musical performance at the Manchester Opera House and Palace Theatre, or the Royal Exchange Theatre.
- Galleries - Visit Manchester Art Gallery for a large collection of classical and contemporary art, or try a workshop at HOME Manchester.
- Festivals - Plan a day out at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival, or any of the multiple music festivals like Great Northern Ska or the quirkier annual World Black Pudding Throwing Championships in Ramsbottom.
Transport links and connections
Greater Manchester is well-connected to the whole of the UK, making it easy to explore every corner of the county, the country, and beyond.
- By car - The area contains four motorways, the most important being the M60, also known as the Manchester Outer Ring road, as well as the M62, M6, and M56.
- By bus - Buses connect key areas in Manchester with regular services between neighbourhoods, the city, and key amenities.
- By rail - Greater Manchester has 92 railway stations, including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Oxford Road, and Manchester Deansgate. You can travel by train from Manchester to London in just over 2 hours, to Cardiff in three and a half hours, and Edinburgh in under three hours.
Homeowner testimonials: telling it like it is
We believe we create great places to live. Beautiful award-winning retirement apartments in brilliant locations with thoughtful, reassuring, services on tap and a thriving friendly community on the doorstep.
But what do people living in our communities think? We regularly ask for feedback on everything from the sales and moving in process to the lifestyle and services. Here’s what our homeowners have to say:
McCarthy & Stone recommended an estate agent as well as a solicitor and a removals firm, which all worked out really well and took the stress out of moving. Everyone is so friendly. It has been a great tonic for me.
George, homeowner, Brideoake Court
Browse by Retirement Living services
Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.
Retirement Living
Low-maintenance independent living for people aged 60 and over, with a House Manager on-site and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living Plus
Independence combined with assisted living for people aged 70 and over, including an Estate Manager, on-site restaurant and optional personal care.
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