Fallowfield is an area in Manchester which lies around 3 miles south of the city centre. The centre of the area is the crossroad junction of Wilmslow road and Moseley Road/Wilbraham Road. On average, the average value of properties in Fallowfield is just under £150, 000 which is an increase in approximately £1, 000 from 2012. The average price paid however over the last five years for properties in the area is £139, 752.

Fallowfield has a well established student night life due to the large student population. There is also a selection of take-aways, restaurants and sports facilities in the area. The area is well serviced by transport links towards the City Centre and Didsbury. The residential population of Fallowfield is around 14, 000 however this figure balloons during student term times as the area has the largest student population in Manchester. The University of Manchester’s Fallowfield campus lies to the north of the area which is near the student Owens Park halls of residence. Fallowfield is also home to Platt Fields Park – which has been the location of many mini-festivals including Parklife.

Platt Fields Park also yearly hosts the Mela festival – which is a popular event among the Asian communities of Manchester and which draws crowds from other neighbouring cities.