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
Meet the people
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Fairfields

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Westbury Gardens

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