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Burnage is a friendly suburb located in the big city of Manchester in North West England. It's about four miles (6.4 km) south of the busy Manchester city centre. In 2001, about 13,706 people lived there, making it a lively community.

Discover Burnage: A Manchester Suburb

Burnage is a well-known area within Manchester. It's a place where many families live and go to school. Suburbs like Burnage are often quieter than city centres. They still have everything you need, like shops and parks.

A Look Back in Time: Burnage's History

Long ago, Burnage was a small village. It was mostly farmland. Over time, as Manchester grew, Burnage also started to grow. More and more houses were built. It became a popular place for people to live. This happened especially in the 1920s and 1930s.

Life in Burnage Today: Schools and Parks

Today, Burnage is a busy and diverse area. It has several schools for young people. One well-known school is Burnage Academy for Boys. There are also local parks. These parks are great places for playing sports or just relaxing. Community centres also offer activities for everyone.

Green Spaces in Burnage

Even though it's a suburb, Burnage has some nice green spaces. These areas are important for nature. They also give people places to walk and enjoy the outdoors. Having parks helps keep the area pleasant.

Getting Around Burnage: Transport Links

Burnage is well-connected to other parts of Manchester. It has its own railway station. This makes it easy to travel by train. There are also many bus routes. These buses connect Burnage to the city centre and other nearby areas. Main roads like Kingsway also run through Burnage. This makes driving simple.

Public Transport in Burnage

Public transport is very important in Burnage. It helps people get to work or school. It also allows them to visit friends and family. The good transport links make Burnage a convenient place to live.

Images for kids

  • Kingsway, Burnage (26446839455) (2)

    A tram running along Kingsway, c.1930

  • Elmhurst Drive, Burnage - geograph.org.uk - 954818

    An example of council housing on Elmhurst Drive, Burnage

  • The Duchess of York Hospital for Babies, Burnage. - geograph.org.uk - 64880

    The Duchess of York Hospital for Babies in 1953

  • Burnage (Manchester City Council ward) 2018

    The Burnage electoral ward within the City of Manchester

  • Burnage Academy18 43 16 637000

    Burnage Academy on Burnage Lane

  • Burnage railway station (5)

    Burnage railway station

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