Student Accommodation in Fallowfield

Student housing in Fallowfield, Manchester

Fallowfield is where you need to be. This legendary student suburb, three miles south of the city centre, is the heart and soul of student life in Manchester, packed with everything from buzzing bars on Wilmslow Road to the beautiful 16-acre Platt Fields Park.

Student accommodation in Fallowfield is perfect if you want the full student experience. It’s got an unbeatable social scene and convenient access to both the University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus and the main campus.

Student Hotspots

Whilst student accommodation in Fallowfield is available throughout the area, there are some key streets you want to focus on. Here are some of the most popular locations for student houses in Fallowfield.

• Wilmslow Road is the main artery of Fallowfield student life. Perfect if you want bars, restaurants, cafes, and shops literally on your doorstep, with excellent bus links to both university campuses and the city centre.

• If you're looking for something closer to Platt Fields Park, check out the streets around Platt Lane and Wilbraham Road. With the park right there and slightly quieter than Wilmslow Road, you'll find 4-bed to 6-bed shared houses perfect for groups.

• For larger house shares of 6-10 people, explore the streets off Egerton Road and around Fallowfield Loop (the old railway line, now a cycle path). These Victorian terraces offer great value and that classic Manchester student house vibe.

Rent typically falls between £100 and £150 per person for student properties in Fallowfield.

What can you do in Fallowfield?

This legendary student suburb isn't just about proximity to uni; it's got serious character, brilliant facilities, and a community that's been shaped by generations of students. Student housing in Fallowfield puts you at the centre of everything.

• Platt Fields Park is Fallowfield's crown jewel – a massive 16-acre green space with a beautiful lake, BMX track, skate park, basketball courts, tennis courts, and even a Shakespeare Garden. It's the perfect student escape.

• Wilmslow Road – also known as Curry Mile where it meets Rusholme – is one of the most diverse streets in the UK. With over 70 restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, it's a foodie paradise and the social hub for thousands of students.

• The Fallowfield Loop is a traffic-free cycle and walking path that follows the old railway line. Perfect for cycling to campus, jogging, or just taking a peaceful walk away from the bustle of student life.

Where's best to eat out in Fallowfield?

You're genuinely spoilt for choice in Fallowfield. This area has some of Manchester's best student food and drink spots.

• For the classic student night out, head to 256 Fallowfield. Housed in a converted church, it's an iconic Fallowfield venue serving food by day and hosting legendary nights out until late.

• The Mexican on Wilmslow Road does incredible Mexican street food, bottomless brunch, and amazing cocktails.

• For something quick and delicious, Fuzion Noodle Bar serves amazing Asian fusion food, while Nando's Fallowfield is there for your PERi-PERi fix (and it's an eight-minute walk from campus).

• Explore the Curry Mile end of Wilmslow Road for incredible South Asian cuisine – from Lebanese wraps to Pakistani curries, there's something new to try every week.

• For drinks and sport, The Friendship Inn is perfect for watching live matches with a pint, while HAUS does great cocktails and wood-fired pizzas in a chilled atmosphere.