Manchester, Calgary

Manchester is a residential neighborhood of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It straddles both the southeast and southwest quadrants of Calgary and neighbors the industrial community of Manchester Industrial to the east, south and north. Manchester is in Ward 9. The community is among one of Calgary's oldest, but has been one of the most affected by urban decay.

Manchester is not to be confused with Manchester Industrial, an industrial and commercial community that surrounds Manchester.

Manchester consists of mostly low-income housing and housing projects, with a significant portion of such being built in 2003 in the southern portion of the community.

Manchester has the lowest income and highest percentage of residents classified as low-income of any Calgary community by a decent margin. Manchester additionally struggles with crime, urban blight, homelessness, and poverty.