As little as 10 years ago, Ancoats was one of Manchester’s most struggling districts. Now voted one of the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world to live, it begs the question: how did it change so drastically and why is it now our city’s most popular area? The answers to both questions are simple: People realised it had, and continues to have, unlimited potential.
There are many reasons why moving to Ancoats is a wise move but first and foremost, lets discuss the location. A stone’s throw from Piccadilly station and New Islington tram stop and less than 10 minutes’ walk to Piccadilly gardens and 5 from Northern Quarter, it has connections to every part of the city. Built up around a collection of stunning, winding canals, Ancoats is one of the few districts in Manchester with a perfect blend of nature and industrialisation; its vibrant collection of bars and restaurants matched only by its stunning, rural views.
The quirky allure of the Northern Quarter has attracted renters and buyers for years. Praised for its catalogue of independent bars, restaurants and shops, it has stood as one of Manchester’s most in-demand places to live- until now. Once plagued with gang-violence and crime, Ancoats’ streets are now unrecognisable. Since its revival in the last few decades, it is now home to a fresh and innovative string of dining sensations that are taking the food-industry by storm. From the infamous pizza parlour, Rudy’s, to the critically acclaimed, Mana, Ancoats’ notoriety is starting to resonate around the world, and I can only begin to imagine how much its reputation will grow in the next ten years.
Ultimately, Ancoats sits at the centre of Manchester’s vast expansion and is slowly but surely becoming the beating heart of our city’s evolution. From a social point of view, it has everything you could possibly want. Beauty, entertainment and a central location, it is already an obvious choice for professionals, students and even families who are battling to win their place in one of the most up-and-coming areas in the country. Prices may be rising since its popularity, but moving to Ancoats is an investment no matter what way you look at it so, if you’re looking to move any time soon, you know where to go.
