Altrincham is a prosperous market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, situated approximately 8 miles south-west of Manchester city centre. It has a long history as a market town, with a charter dating to 1290, and today is celebrated for its thriving independent food and retail scene, anchored by the nationally acclaimed Altrincham Market House. The town offers excellent transport links via the Metrolink and rail network, outstanding grammar schools, and a strong sense of community, making it consistently one of the most desirable places to live in the North West of England.