It is located on the west side of Princess Road on the fringe of Withington in south Manchester, England.

It was built in a cutting on a section of abandoned railway which was re-opened for light rail operation.

[5] The first phase of the Manchester Metrolink system opened in 1992, but the East Didsbury line was not included.

It serves Hough End Playing Fields and Southern Cemetery, as well as the residential area to the east of Princess Road.

[12] Burton Road and West Didsbury are the closest Metrolink tram stops to Withington Village.