Urmston is a town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, with a population of around 41,000, being measured at 41,825 at the 2011 Census.  Historically in Lancashire, it is about six miles (10 km) southwest of Manchester city centre. The southern boundary is the River Mersey, with Stretford lying to the east and Flixton to the west. Davyhulme lies to the north of the town centre. Urmston covers an area of 4,799 acres (19 km²).