Cheadle Hulme

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Guide to Living in Cheadle Hulme

The words Cheadle Hulme mean “water meadow by a clearing in the wood”. Cheadle Hulme was originally a smattering of several hamlets, which still feature in names of the places today. These included Smithy Green, Gill Bent, Grove Lane, Lane End and Hulme Hall.

The farms which covered the area also retain their names even to this day such as in Orish Mere Farm, Hursthead Farm and Hill Top. The Old English name Cheadle refers to “ced” meaning “wood” and may have been used since the 7th century. Viking influence in the 9th century probably introduced Danish names such as “hulm” meaning “water meadow”.

This rural and sparsely-populated area changed with the coming of the railways in around 1840. New roads helped to increase the population when the motorcar became popular. House and road building schemes during the last 50 years or so have expanded Cheadle Hulme to accommodate the expanding populations of Stockport and Manchester.

Cheadle Hulme borders onto Cheshire on the fertile low Cheshire Plain and is only about 5 miles from the foothills of the Pennines. It lies along the Lady Brook which is a tributary of the river Mersey and which also runs through the neighbouring villages of Bramhall and Cheadle.

While it adjoins the larger districts of Cheadle to the north and Bramhall to the east, Cheadle Hulme retains its own identity, with its own thriving shopping centre and railway station with the railway running over the brick built Seven Arches Viaduct. Cheadle Hulme railway station was the cut-off point for the different stages of the 2004 upgrade of the West Coast railway and is well used. Cheadle Hulme is the home of the historic East Cheshire Chess Club, and Cheadle Hulme School, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2005 .

Cheadle Hulme continues to evolve. With the increase in population came more facilities. Restaurants and pubs opened up. Shops and amenities increased and Cheadle Hulme became an entity in its own right. Many of its shops are small independents which make a pleasant contrast to the multiples found in the city. Here you will find a friendly welcome and good, old-fashioned service. There is everything you need – from general stores to hairdressers and travel agents to clothes shops.

Cheadle Hulme has recently undergone a face-lift to its shopping precinct which is now bright and modern. However, just a short car drive away from Cheadle Hulme are out-of-town retail parks with well-known high street chains trading there.

If you want to go out for a meal, there is no need to look further than Cheadle Hulme itself as it is well served with restaurants offering all types of food including traditional British, Italian and Indian.

In spite of its proximity to the city centre, the area is still relatively green and prosperous and is a highly desirable suburb of Manchester. The quiet rural aspect of the area can still be witnessed by the numerous trees and pretty, colourful gardens that abound here. If you seek total solitude, why not drive just a few miles and you will come to Churnet Valley Wildlife Sanctuary & Nature Reserve where owls and otters are found. This little oasis provides 12 acres of oak woodland and is a delight to stroll through. Admission to the nature reserve is free.

For the purposes of recreation, there are a selection of national sporting centres in the area which provide superb facilities for all ages. Cheadle Hulme Cricket Club was founded in 1881 and entered the Cheshire County league in 1975. Manchester Rugby Football Club moved to Cheadle Hulme from Salford in 1967. The club shares facilities with the local Cricket Club. Rugby sevens is also a popular event held each summer.

There are many recreation grounds and parks in Cheadle Hulme such as Heathbank Road, Woods Lane, Maple Avenue, Grove Lane Park, Bruntwood Park (where the golf and play area was expanded in 1971) and Carrs Road.

Cheadle Hulme is a very exciting place to live. It lies within a short reach of the Peak District National Parks and many places of historical interest. The transport links are favourable with easy access to the motorways and Manchester International Airport. The rail links are superb with regular trains to Manchester, Stockport and beyond.

The number of people looking to buy property in this location suggests the reputation of Cheadle Hulme stretches far and wide as a place to live, play and work. It is sought after by families and young professionals as good local schools and excellent transport links have fuelled demand for housing.