The Heatons: An Area Guide
14 October 2025
Fresh off being named as one of the best places to live in Greater Manchester, today Böhm is in The Heatons, exploring why this group of suburbs is at the top of the list for 2025. Comprising Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Norris and Heaton Chapel, these suburbs, located near Stockport, offer a strong sense of community, as well as independent shops, verdant green spaces, as well as great transport links to Stockport Centre, and Manchester City Centre.
Each of the four areas offers a strong sense of identity - from the large period homes and beautiful cafés of Heaton Moor; to the peaceful, suburban Heaton Mersey; the tree-lined roads of Heaton Chapel; and the creative, up-and-coming Heaton Norris. In this area guide, we share our favourite coffee shops, restaurants, parks and more, all of which contribute to the popularity of the area. If you’ve got a home in The Heatons that you’d like to sell with us, or are looking to move to the area, click here to get in touch, and here to learn more about our approach to estate agency.
If you arrive by train, you may notice the picturesque Heaton Chapel Station, a winner of the TfGM Award due to their traditional station name signs, poetry displays, planting and community led artwork. As well as great links by train, The Heatons are less than thirty minutes from the City Centre, meaning residents can enjoy the character and lifestyle of living in this popular suburb whilst being connected to the wider Manchester area. Furthermore, Heaton Moor Train Station is only a 10 minute journey from Stockport, offering links to even more to explore, including The Underbanks, Foodie Fridays in the Old Town, as well as galleries such as PINK.
Culture
For architecture lovers and film lovers alike, a must visit is the Savoy Cinema. Based in Heaton Moor, this 1920s Art Deco cinema is beloved by locals and visitors alike, and screens a curated selection of films from timeless classics to the latest releases. This cinema is a must-visit and a valued part of the community in Heaton Moor.
In terms of other community offerings within the area, the Heatons Sports Club facilitates Rugby, Lacrosse, Cricket and Tennis for everyone from amateurs to those playing at a county or national level, and has been active since 1879. Whether as a spectator or playing, the Heatons Sports Club offers a great resource for all. And, if you’re less interested in sports, the Heatons Sports Club runs a Comedy evening on the first Sunday of every month, making sure to offer something for everyone.
Parks
The Heatons offers a great range of green spaces and parks, perfect for a family day out, dog walks or a verdant running route. Heaton Moor Park was created in 1894, and has a selection of sports pitches and courts, as well as green space. It is maintained by a group of volunteers, The Friends of Heaton Moor Park, who work with Stockport Council to maintain the park.
Another popular spot is Mersey Vale Nature Park, with sprawling fields and trees, as well as trails for walking, cycling, and horse-riding. The Mersey river meanders through the landscape, making this a beautiful area to wander through and to connect with nature.
Other fantastic options include Heaton Norris Park, which has a playground, bowling greens, football pitches and tennis courts, as well as Heaton Mersey Common, Thornfield Park, Heaton Mersey Park and Marbury Road Park. Living in The Heatons, you’re spoilt for choice, whether that be for a family outing, to a verdant running route.
Shopping
The Heatons have a great range of shopping, from Boutique and Lifestyle stores to fantastic independent Butchers, Delis and Bakeries.
In terms of fresh groceries, residents are spoilt for choice. The Easy Fish Co offer a fantastic selection of fresh fish for purchase, which they also serve in their restaurant. Littlewoods Butchers specialise in “local, free range, naturally reared, and traceable meat mainly sources form the Cheshire plains. And Back’s Deli, located in the heart of Heaton Moor, and is an independent that specialises in “continental foods, fresh produce, unusual wines and local beers”.
Another gem in the area is Cork of the North, a wine merchant selling over 750 different wines, which also offers award-winning wine tastings. Finally, Vino Buono is a deli and wine shop based in Heaton Chapel, run by Italian owner Davide, since 2022. The shop itself is small, and has a cosy and authentic feeling, and offers a fantastic range of wines on tap, alongside small plates and deli items for sale.
As well as offering a fantastic range of food and drink-based stores, The Heatons also has a great selection of lifestyle boutiques. MOO BOU offers a curated selection of clothing, focused on what they describe as “cool style for normal people”, and has a large range of options for all occasions both in their store as well as online. Another great option to browse is ‘Baytree on The Moor’, a boutique, who offer a curated selection of homeware and clothing perfect for both gifts as well as for yourself.
Our final recommendation is ‘Blue Door Flowers’. As the name suggests, this picturesque florist based on Heaton Moor Road is framed by its baby blue facade, and is located on Heaton Moor Road. The team offers a curated selection of floral bouquets, covering everything from weddings to individually designed bouquets, and is well worth a visit.
Restaurants, Bakeries and Coffee
The Heatons offer a great range of places to eat and drink, from brunch and coffee, to wine bars and restaurants. In terms of spots to get a coffee, Kobean is a local favorite. Located in Heaton Moor on Hawthorn Grove, Kobean stocks an impressive selection of specialty coffee from around the world, as well as pastries from local favourite La Choquette (as mentioned in our Area Guide to Didsbury). On Heaton Moor Road, Mouro is another fantastic option, serving special handpicked selection of exciting guest roasters every week.
For brunch, Feed General Store specializes in organic, local and seasonal fresh dishes. As well as this, they have a General Store full of wares from local independent makers, as well as carefully chosen local groceries.
A more unique and small-scale offering, Bakerlou is a gem in the community, handmixing and baking small batches of bread in their home-based micro bakery.
In terms of local restaurants, there are a number of fantastic options. A local favourite, and a spot with something for everyone, is The ‘Burbs, a Mediterraneas tapas bar who also serve Neapolian Pizza. They offer a range of tapas dishes from Italy, Spain and Greece, as well as a Bottomless Brunch. Another fantastic spot for tapas is La Cantina at 113, located on Heaton Moor Road, who specialise in traditional dishes. Just around the corner, on Shaw Road, is Pokusevski, a restaurant offering everything from brunch and homemade cakes, to a great range of lunch and dinner options, and has been a part of the community here since 2004. Another recommendation is The Last Stop, a restaurant specialising in burgers and gyros, as well as offering outdoor seating with a fire pit. Finally, The Plough on the Moor is a popular dog-friendly pub who offer a large range of drinks and food options, with a homely atmosphere. With the wealth of options available, you’re sure to find somewhere to suit every occasion.
The Heatons are a group of neighbourhoods which each offer a unique sense of identity, community and a fantastic range of places to eat, drink, and spend time in nature. With its fantastic links to neighbouring Stockport, as well as Manchester’s City Centre, its no wonder that The Heatons are such popular suburbs to call home.
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