🏭 Iranian Businesses in Manchester

Northern England's industrial and cultural powerhouse

Iranian Population

~8,500

In Greater Manchester area

UK Ranking

2nd

Largest Iranian community after London

Districts

10

With Iranian presence

Businesses

280+

Registered services

Manchester Areas

City Centre

Business district with Iranian professional services and upscale restaurants

  • Law firms and consultancies
  • Fine dining Persian restaurants
  • Medical practices
  • Financial services

Rusholme

Multicultural area with the highest concentration of Iranian businesses

  • Curry Mile Persian restaurants
  • Halal grocery stores
  • Cultural centers
  • University proximity

Fallowfield

Student area with young Iranian professionals and families

  • Affordable dining options
  • Small businesses
  • Educational services
  • Community groups

Didsbury

Affluent suburb with established Iranian families

  • Private healthcare
  • Premium services
  • Family businesses
  • Quality schools nearby

Leading Businesses in Manchester

🍽️ Restaurants & Food

  • Traditional Persian restaurants
  • Modern fusion cuisine
  • Persian bakeries and sweets
  • Catering and event services

🏥 Health & Medicine

  • NHS and private GPs
  • Specialist consultants
  • Dental practices
  • Alternative therapies

💼 Professional Services

  • Immigration solicitors
  • Chartered accountants
  • Property agents
  • IT consultancies

🛒 Retail & Services

  • Persian grocery stores
  • Carpet and home décor
  • Jewelry and gold dealers
  • Travel agencies

Manchester Industries

🏭 Manufacturing Heritage

Historic industrial city with modern manufacturing and engineering

💻 Technology Hub

Growing tech sector with digital and creative industries

🎓 Education Center

University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University

⚕️ NHS Hub

Major healthcare sector with Manchester Royal Infirmary

Persian Culture in Manchester

🎭 Cultural Events

Nowruz celebrations, Persian music concerts and cultural festivals

📚 Education

Persian language schools and weekend cultural classes

🎨 Arts & Crafts

Persian art exhibitions and traditional handicraft workshops

🤝 Community Organizations

Iranian associations and support networks for integration

Living in Manchester

⚽ Football Capital

Home to Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs

🎵 Music Scene

Rich musical heritage from The Beatles era to modern indie scene

🏛️ Architecture

Victorian industrial architecture mixed with modern developments

🛍️ Shopping

Trafford Centre and city center shopping districts

🌧️ Climate

Temperate maritime climate with moderate rainfall year-round

💰 Cost of Living

More affordable than London while maintaining urban amenities

Transport & Accessibility

🚇 Public Transport

Metrolink tram system, buses and local trains

✈️ Manchester Airport

Direct flights to Tehran and international destinations

🚄 Rail Connections

High-speed rail to London and connections across the UK

🚗 Road Network

M62, M56, and M6 motorway connections