Handsworth

West Road, Bowdon, Altrincham WA14 2LA
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  • Handsworth, Altrincham
Handsworth care home offers 3 floors of comfortable ensuite accommodation. Communal areas were recently refurbished and there is a beautiful landscaped garden to the rear.

Residents at Handsworth can enjoy a peaceful, spacious environment, with a range of activities and events to appeal to everybody's interests, ensuring a balance of independence and integration within a likeminded community. Newly refurbished areas of the home include a dining room and lounge as well as a library, prayer room, hair salon and nail bar.

In addition to relaxing and comfortable surroundings, Handsworth maintains a reputation for round-the-clock care and support, with a dedicated team of staff who take care of residents with dignity, kindness and compassion.

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Care Provided by Handsworth

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 43 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julia Ronan (Care Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (43)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Handsworth

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £962 – £1,185
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Handsworth to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • There is on-site parking in front of reception. If the car park is full, roadside parking is available along West Road.


Handsworth Reviews (46)

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Handsworth has a Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Handsworth has 46 reviews.

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Review from Christine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

MHA Handsworth is quite honestly the most homely of care homes. Spacious dining room, lounge, new hair salon and library supplemented by a beautiful garden. However the outstanding feature is the amazing team who work there. They are so kind, caring and really go the extra mile for the residents.
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father has been there over two and a half years and we honestly think he couldn't be anywhere better. We would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone needing care for their family or friends.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for your heartfelt comments regarding the care we provide for your father. Your feedback means the world to us, and it's truly heart-warming to know that our efforts are making a positive difference.


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Review from Jaqui S (Sister of Resident) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The outstanding care and love that my sister received whilst having respite care at Handsworth was just wonderful. She has come home with so many memories of a lovely stay, the enjoyment of the activities, her choice of food from a delicious menu and overall the time spent with the staff and other residents.
She was nervous to stay and I was nervous to leave her but within minutes of taking her there she was smiling and chatting away to staff and I just felt so confident and trusting of her care. She looked so happy and cared for when I picked her up. It was obvious that to the staff nothing was too much trouble. The lovely outcome is our collective trust in Handsworth and the knowledge that my sister is happy to stay again, which means I can be sure of having respite breaks in the future. I wouldn't mind a stay at Handsworth myself! Huge thanks to everybody involved in her care.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was our absolute pleasure to take care of your wonderful sister, we are so happy that her experience of staying with us was such a positive experience and we look forward to her staying with us again.


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Review from Judy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to all the staff at Handsworth Care Home for looking after my Mum with such kindness. I have felt that every one of you has worked beyond what is expected in providing care for my Mum. The surroundings have always been pleasant, clean and warm. Mum has always looked well dressed and well looked
after. I have always felt that she has been in very safe and caring hands. There were plenty of activities going on and many caring hands to help her. She has been treated with dignity at a very difficult time in her life. Thanks again.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to have been able to provide care for your mother.


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Review from Sarah D (Friend of Resident) published on 14 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are seriously not enough stars to rate the phenomenal care the staff and the facilities Handsworth provide for their residents. Trying to find the perfect home for my friend was a daunting task until I contacted Handsworth, from initial contact to enquire regarding a room to my friend being welcomed
into Handsworth was seamless, the atmosphere in Handsworth is homely, safe and loving. To leave a lifetime home to begin a new life in a new home is a heart-wrenching decision to make, but all the staff have made my friend feel at home and are encouraging him to enjoy the start of his new adventure in life, I cannot begin to thank you all enough for your meticulous attention, outstanding care, support and love shown to my friend, his friends and family, you are all an absolute credit to Handsworth and beautiful people, much love.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for such a heart-warming review. We are so very happy that your friend, yourself and your family are very happy with the care and support your friend receives at Handsworth.


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Review from Maivena B (Sister of Resident) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We as a family, cannot express our appreciation regarding the level of care and kindness, received by our brother whilst a resident at Handsworth care home. We were particularly grateful for the speedy and timely decision to offer our brother accommodation when he was most in need. Words cannot fully
express our gratitude, thank you.
All staff offered an exceptional level of care, warmth, understanding and commitment that would be hard to surpass. We were confident that our brother was well looked after and safe, what more could anyone ask for a loved member of their family. Your support meant the world to us and will not be forgotten.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for your wonderfully kind words. It really was a great pleasure having your brother stay with us, he was loved by all the staff and residents, and he will be greatly missed by us all. We wish him all the very best for the future.


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Review from Ensley B (Brother of Resident) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care, support and understanding from all members of staff and management. We thank Handsworth so much for the care they gave to my brother while he was there. He was all treated with respect. Thank you all.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for taking the time to review Handsworth. It was such a pleasure having your brother with us for respite care, the staff and residents miss him being around and we all wish him all the very best for the future.


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Review from Samuel P (Friend of Resident) published on 8 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been a regular visitor at Handsworth since 2018 when my friend became a resident. He passed away in 2019 but I continued visiting as I had built up a great relationship with other residents and the staff. In October 2023 I was visiting and there wasn't a parking space on the grounds so I parked
on the road outside. After the visit, I was a little hemmed in and in trying to go forward and reverse out of the space, I managed to lose control and crash through a neighbour's garden wall. There must have been a lot of noise, as staff members (deputy manager) and the lady from the laundry were at the forefront of rescuing me as steam and smoke billowed from the engine. I was hemmed in by a tree on my side so the girls and others managed to get me free via the passenger door. No mean feat due to my own mobility issues. Handsworth phoned the emergency services and my family and looked after me very well. Handsworth were simply amazing. I can't thank them enough. I still visit - now carless!

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. Although you do not reside at Handsworth you are most definitely part of our family and each week the residents and staff love having you spend time with us. We are also extremely happy that you had no injuries caused by your unfortunate accident.


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Review from Karen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clean spacious facilities. Very large lounge and dining room. Good support staff and well-cooked meals. Rooms have en-suite. Regular events are held. Outstanding gardens and facilities therein. Good car park and is set in a quiet location.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for taking the time to review Handsworth, we are very pleased that you have rated us five stars in each area.


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Review from June B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Handsworth is everything and more that families would want for the care of their loved ones the time my Mum has been resident here has been a most amazing and humbling experience. The staff have given their all to make Mum comfortable from day one. She arrived here at the age of 101 in reasonable health
for her age but with very limited sight.
Her need for end of life care began at the beginning of June 2023. Mum could not have been better cared for at this difficult time, the team here have made enormous efforts to make Mum comfortable from day one. They have been just as kind and caring to myself and my 2 sisters. The organisation its staff and management are a shining example of what can be achieved in caring for older people during and at the end of their lives. The humanity and respect for those in their care has been remarkable. On behalf of my sisters and our families I want to say that we will be forever grateful to Handsworth for their professional, tender loving care for Mum.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

It was an absolute honour to look after your mum, from the moment she moved into Handsworth she became part of our family. Your mum was such a beautiful soul whom we all loved so dearly, and it was such a pleasure to be with her and yourselves at the end of her life, she will be missed by everyone at Handsworth. Thank you for your wonderful comments, these mean so much to us all.


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Review from Alex P (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father spent the last two years of his life at Handsworth, he arrived during lockdown so our first impressions were a bit unusual! He had been more or less housebound for a long time and had problems with his short-term memory, but settled quickly and was soon happier than he had been for a long
time. I cannot fault the kindness and care he received at Handsworth. I found the staff endlessly compassionate and cheerful in what must have been the most trying of circumstances.
As for facilities, food, etc all are top notch. But I would like to say a special thank you to all the staff and management for their unstinting efforts to keep the residents engaged and stimulated with so many activities and special days, you just have to look at the social media page to see happy, smiling people enjoying themselves. Kindness, care, dignity, respect and fun, I don’t think you can ask for much more than that. Thank you.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to look after your father whom we all grew so fond of.


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Review from Ramona M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Handsworth has been my mums home for the past eight years. The wonderful staff became her family caring for her to the highest standards especially during the pandemic when we weren’t able to visit her. We were constantly kept informed of any changes in mums health which was so reassuring. The staff
all embraced mums sometimes brusque personality and managed to get rare smiles from her when I couldn’t.
Sadly mum passed away very recently. The manager and staff made it possible for us to spend mums final days with her at her bedside. The care, compassion and kindness we received from everyone at Handsworth will stay with me forever.
Thank you team Handsworth from the bottom of my heart.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for your lovely comments. Your mum was a very well loved part of our family and will be very sadly missed by us all.


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Review from Susannah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Handsworth Care Home is wonderful! My father spent two very happy years there, cared for with love, kindness, patience and compassion. I will be thankful for how he was treated for the rest of my life. I couldn't have asked for more for him. All the staff - and I, including the catering staff, the admin
staff and the laundry staff, along with the carers - are unfailingly cheerful and good-humoured. My dad had severe short-term memory problems, so couldn't always recognise the faces of the people who looked after him, but he always knew that he was loved. I couldn't be with him much, as I live so far away, but I knew that he was happy. The garden, the parties and celebrations, the visits from puppies and even little chicks - there is so much going on at Handsworth, which is fantastic. But in the end, it comes back to the lovely people who work there that make it so special. Thank you for looking after my dad how I would have liked to look after him myself.

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Review from Keith B (Nephew of Resident) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had a legal power of attorney for a lady who has just passed away after almost five years in Handsworth. It was not easy to decide on the right place for her final years but I am pleased that my first impressions have been confirmed. The professionalism and humanity of all staff, in particular the
management team, has been consistently exemplary. In the first years the stimulation and companionship was well judged, but as faculties and mobility faded, the close care and compassion was impressive. The provision of a special bed was appreciated. Through the covid period and during her final weeks the management showed an important flexibility and understanding of the needs of relatives.
I am totally satisfied that I made the right decision to select Handsworth for my charges final years. Thank you.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you very much for your kind words. It was our absolute pleasure to have your relative be part of the Handsworth family, she was very much loved by us all and so dearly missed.


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Review from Karen C (Niece of Resident) published on 7 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle lived independently in his own home until 100 years of age. We were concerned that he would not settle in a care home. Handsworth has become his home, where he is treated with kindness and dignity.
It is a caring, happy environment because of the dedicated and loving members of staff who
have a lovely manager.
He loved his garden and the staff ensure that he sits in the conservatory and when the weather is good we visit him in the garden.
The staff communicate well with us, his family and we are confident that my uncle could not be anywhere better.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for your lovely words. Your uncle is a very munched loved part of the Handsworth family, and we wouldn’t want him to be anywhere else but with us.


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Review from Stewart M (Son of Resident) published on 18 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was resident at Handsworth for over 12 years and throughout that time she was treated very well and with dignity. The staff there have always been exceptional and I cannot commend them high enough for their care of my mother.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for you lovely review. It was an honour to have your Mother live with us at Handsworth, we will all remember her with great fondness.


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Review from Sarah J (Sister of Resident) published on 15 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been visiting my relative in Handsworth for over 18 months now and feel that he is receiving good care. It's been a difficult time with Covid and all the necessary restrictions but I have always felt welcome whenever I have visited. There is always a happy and friendly atmosphere amongst the staff
and residents and it makes it a good place to be. The staff, at All levels, are the 'shining light' in this home - always helpful, very caring and doing a great job in these trying times.

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Review from Mechelle A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Earlier this year my husband and I had to make a very difficult decision to put Mum in a home for her own safety. From day one the manager of this beautiful home and her amazing staff made us and Mum very welcome. They not only gave us comfort in the knowledge that Mum was now safe but they really took
care of Mum and cared for her in such a lovely way with dignity and respect. I would highly recommend Handsworth House to anybody facing this very delicate matter with relatives or loved ones and to speak to the manager and you will feel instant warmth. As I can’t thank you all personally at Handsworth I’m taking this opportunity to thank everyone as you all play a very important role. Great job, great team and thank you.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for such a lovely review. It was such an honour to care for your mother whilst she was at Handsworth.


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Review from Christine C (Regular Volunteer) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I volunteer here with the pianist who plays the piano and the residents sing along or listen. I am always struck by how much care and effort goes into making the sessions fun on the part of the staff. The home has a lovely atmosphere and so many small touches to make the place feel special.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for the support you show our residents whilst visiting Handsworth. Thank you also for your lovely kind words.


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Review from Elaine H (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the support, care and engagement of residents. I have been visiting regularly for approximately 2 years prior to the Covid 19 lockdown. Staff are consistent and fully engaged with residents, we have been kept informed of any changes to the health and wellbeing of our relation, and
window visits have been facilitated and also enjoyed Facebook updates and letters from the administrator. Highly recommend this home.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for all your support and your very kind review.


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Review from Christine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I cannot praise the staff at Handsworth and the MHA organisation as a whole for their ongoing care and support of residents and their families during this pandemic. The staff continue to appear cheerful and committed resulting in calm, content residents which is reassuring for family and friends. The
management and pastoral support has been pragmatic and innovative. Thank you to everyone.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for your thoughtful comments and your continued kindness and support.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.977)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10 for Handsworth is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.977 for Handsworth is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.977

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Handsworth is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Apr 2019

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  • Effective

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  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Handsworth

What types of Care is Handsworth registered for?

Older Person Care & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Handsworth provide?

Own GP if required is an additional type of care provided.

How many Rooms does Handsworth have?

There are 43 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Handsworth?

Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Handsworth to the centre of Altrincham?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.