Context I Ringway civic parish

Project I Cost and Value

Ringway is a civil parish in the Trafford borough of Greater Manchester, England. It is located south of Manchester Airport and is predominantly a residential area with a mix of private and social housing (Welcome to Ringway, no date).

The parish covers an area of approximately 655 hectares and has a population of around 51 people(Welcome to Ringway, no date) .

The area is home to several amenities, including a primary school, a community center, a church, and a pub. Ringway also has a golf course and a hotel, popular with Manchester Airport travelers. Regarding transport links, Ringway is well-connected with Manchester Airport, located nearby, and the M56 motorway, which provides access to the broader region. Several bus routes serve the area.

Settlement orientation and arrangement in Ringway parish does not follow a specific rule and it seems it has been shaped more organically. Most common type of house in the residential part is detached pitched roof .

According to historical maps, since 1950, Manchester Airport has grown, and most of the farmlands around it have been turned into Airport’s properties. In 1894, Ringway church was built and became consecrated by the Bishop of Chester (Gent, 2022).