Wilmslow is an affluent town of over 30,000 people situated 11 miles south of the centre of Manchester in the county of Cheshire. A part of the so-called "Golden Triangle", it is home to many millionaires and celebrities and is one of the most expensive areas in the country to live outside of London. Frank Barlow moved there from 3 Coronation Street in May 1964 after enjoying a large win on the premium bonds and lived there for the remainder of his life.