The 'perfect' Greater Manchester village that's among Britain's 'most desirable'
To outsiders, the well-heeled village of Bramhall might be best known for its Tudor manor house, beautiful parks and raft of trendy bars, restaurants and boutiques, but for those who live and work there, it’s all about the people. In 2016, the Stockport suburb was named one of the friendliest places to live in the UK, with residents putting it down to the strong sense of ‘community spirit’.
“It’s rural, but not too rural, so you have everything you need on your doorstep and you are only 25 minutes from Manchester or the countryside. It's well connected, has a good airport and you can be in London within a couple of hours. Back in February, Sainsbury’s Local moved from the site it had occupied in Village Square since 2013 and reopened in new premises on Woodford Road, elsewhere in Bramhall. Alejandra and other business owners in the square say they have felt the impact but are hopeful for what comes next.
“There’s also a preconceived idea that shopping for eco-friendly products is more expensive, so obviously in comparison to Aldi yes, but not with other similar products. We also had the Sainsbury’s close down and that’s affected footfall, not to the village but to the Square, it made the decision easier then.”
“Footfall has dropped recently, I knew it would be quieter because I was here when Co-op shut, and Sainsbury’s moved in, but I’ve noticed a significant difference with this, so it is a reflection of what’s happening in the world as well, such as interest rates and cost of living.” Angela, who works alongside Meena, credits the strong community as a reason for the village’s desirability. “It’s a great community, customers that come in all know each other, and if someone comes in that hasn’t been before we know straight away, and everyone is chatty. And all the business owners are on a WhatsApp group together and are regularly in touch planning community events, so it feels like one big family.
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