Hulme

Hulme is an inner residential suburb located south of Manchester's city center, containing a mix of modern apartment buildings, student housing, and community facilities. The neighborhood is organized around streets and green spaces that connect residential blocks with local shops and services.

The area transformed from farmland into a dense urban neighborhood during the Industrial Revolution following the construction of the Bridgewater Canal. This period of rapid growth shaped it into the residential district it is today.

Today, Hulme is home to a diverse mix of students, families, and workers who share the neighborhood's streets and local shops. The area reflects the backgrounds of its residents through food businesses, community centers, and gathering spaces that people use daily.

The neighborhood is easily walkable and well-connected by public transport to the city center, making it accessible for visitors and residents alike. Most everyday services and facilities are spread within short distances.

The name comes from medieval settlers and refers to a word used in old documents for an area surrounded by water or wetland. This origin reflects the terrain before urban development transformed it into the neighborhood we see today.

Location: Manchester

Elevation above the sea: 36 m

Part of: Manchester

Shares border with: Manchester city centre

GPS coordinates: 53.46360,-2.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20