Denton is a leafy town in Tameside, Greater Manchester. It’s just five miles east of Manchester city centre, but is a peaceful, distinct town with its own feel and character.
With its excellent location, great schools and green spaces, Denton is becoming an increasingly popular place to live, especially with young people and families. If you’re thinking about making the move, take a look at our new homes for sale in Denton.
You’ll enjoy the quality of life that comes from living in a thriving town
Denton has excellent sport and fitness facilities at the Tameside Wellness Centre
Residents of Denton enjoy easy access to green spaces, including Haughton Dale Nature Reserve
Seven of Denton’s nine primary schools are rated “Good” by Ofsted
One of Denton’s best features is its location, sitting a stone’s throw east of central Manchester. But it’s a town that also has plenty to offer in its own right. Denton has a wealth of local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, plus the Crown Point North shopping centre and a selection of major supermarkets.
For fans of sports and fitness, Denton is home to a host of sports teams and clubs, offering football, tennis and more, as well as golf at Denton Golf Club. The Tameside Wellness Centre in Denton has a full-length pool, a modern gym, a thermal suite and a selection of fitness classes.
Denton is blessed by plenty of green spaces, including Audenshaw Reservoirs and Haughton Dale Nature Reserve. Head west from Denton and you’ll quickly find yourself in the countryside, with the Peak District National Park less than a 30 minute drive away.
If you’ve got school age children, you’ll be happy to hear that Denton is well served by local schools. Of Denton’s nine primary schools, seven are rated as “Good” by Ofsted, whilst St Mary's RC Primary School is rated as “Outstanding”. Denton has two secondary schools, Denton Community College and St Thomas More RC College, with the latter rated as “Good”.
Of course, with Manchester city centre so close, everything the fantastic city has to offer is within quick reach. Residents of Denton have world-class shopping, entertainment and cultural attractions on their doorstep.
MAKING YOUR HOME IN DENTON
Denton has great transport links for travelling into Manchester and throughout the region, making it particularly suited to commuting. Manchester city centre can be reached directly via the A57 by car, as well as by a range of bus services. Denton sits on the M60 Manchester Ring Motorway, offering excellent access to all of Greater Manchester.
Manchester’s central train stations provide national rail links throughout the country, including frequent services to London Euston. Manchester Airport is around 30 minutes away from Denton, offering domestic and international flights.
If you’re interested in calling Denton home, we have a selection of new build homes in Denton for sale at our developments in and around the town.
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