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Major improvements to housing stock and investments in retail and education facilities are helping to create a new sense of community in Openshaw.

£40 million investment in a new district shopping centre

Major plans to redevelop New Smithfield Market, turning it into a foodie hub in the mould of London’s Borough Market


In the neighbourhood

Sporting Edge

This newly built £1.1 million sports facility opened to the public in 2007 and provides a range of activities for children, young people and adults.
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Sporting Edge

New Roundhouse

Home to the charity Manchester Settlement, this £2million community facility opened in 2009.
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New Roundhouse

Higher Openshaw Primary Care Centre

This brand new state-of-the art £3 million health centre has created a new focus for healthcare services in Openshaw.
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Higher Openshaw Primary Care Centre

St Clement's Children's Centre

Opened in 2007, the St Clement's Children’s Centre opened offers a range of services for families in partnership with St Clement's Primary School.
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St Clement's Children's Centre

Openshaw Park

Formerly known as George Street Recreational Ground, this site was redeveloped and renamed Openshaw Park.
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Openshaw Park

Crossley House Youth Centre

Crossley House Youth centre is a great place for young people to socialise in a safe and supervised environment.
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Crossley House Youth Centre

Meet the people


Places to live


At a glance

Railway stations:
Gorton

Metrolink stations:
Velopark (opening 2012)
Clayton (opening 2012)
Edge Lane (opening 2012)

Schools:
St Clement's C of E Primary School
Varna Street Primary School
Higher Openshaw Community School
St Barnabas C of E Primary School

Attractions:
Philips Park
Clayton Vale
Eastlands
New Smithfield Market

Next to:
Clayton
Beswick
Gorton

Address

New East Manchester Ltd
187 Grey Mare Lane
Beswick
Manchester
M11 3ND

New East Manchester Ltd is the urban regeneration company overseeing the renaissance of East Manchester. Find out more about our work.