4,032
Commercial units
2,367
Avg size (sq ft)
11–350,603
Size range (sq ft)
£56,037
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Manchester (M1)
The M1 district contains 4,032 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 3,745 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 350,603 sq ft, with an average of about 2,367 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £81 to £7,100,000, averaging £56,037.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Manchester (M1), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
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Sample of commercial units in Manchester (M1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPMG PT 10TH-13TH FLRS 1, ST PETERS SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 5AN | 69,330 sq ft | £2,290,000 |
| PT 5TH FLR (SOUTH) 6TH & 7TH FLRS 1, ST PETERS SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 5AN | 56,564 sq ft | £1,870,000 |
| 3RD-7TH FLRS AT 4, PICCADILLY PLACE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 3BP | 81,601 sq ft | £1,810,000 |
| DAKOTA MANCHESTER 29, DUCIE STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M1 2JL | — | £1,640,000 |
| MARKS & SPENCER PLC 7-17, MARKET STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M1 1PT | 208,142 sq ft | £1,620,000 |
| PRIMARK 106-122, MARKET STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M1 1WA | 305,770 sq ft | £1,610,000 |
| 8TH & 9TH FLRS 1, ST PETERS SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 5AN | 44,736 sq ft | £1,480,000 |
| STAYCITY APARTHOTEL, GATEWAY HOUSE, PICCADILLY STATION APPROACH, MANCHESTER | aparthotel and premises | M1 2GH | — | £1,455,000 |
| 1ST-3RD FLR SQUARE ONE 4, TRAVIS STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 2NG | 95,117 sq ft | £1,350,000 |
| GND - 8TH FLRS 2, PICCADILLY PLACE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 3BG | 54,912 sq ft | £1,350,000 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLRS 1, PICCADILLY GARDENS, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 1LS | 52,072 sq ft | £1,300,000 |
| MOTEL ONE 34, LONDON ROAD, MANCHESTER | aparthotel and premises | M1 2PF | — | £1,275,000 |
| MANCHESTER AQUATICS CENTRE, OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER | swimming pool and premises | M1 7XN | — | £1,260,000 |
| 10TH-12TH FLRS NO 1, CIRCLE SQUARE 1, SYMPHONY PARK, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 7FS | 48,480 sq ft | £1,240,000 |
| CLAYTON HOTEL 55, PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M1 3HP | — | £1,240,000 |
| MOTEL ONE ST PETERS SQUARE 1, DICKINSON STREET, MANCHESTER | aparthotel and premises | M1 4LF | — | £1,223,000 |
| PREMIER INN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE PICCADILLY 72, DALE STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M1 2HR | — | £1,205,000 |
| WILDE APARTHOTELS BY STAYCITY 3, DICKINSON STREET, MANCHESTER | aparthotel and premises | M1 4LF | — | £1,163,000 |
| CITY INN MANCHESTER ONE PICCADILLY PLACE 1, AUBURN STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M1 3DG | — | £1,137,000 |
| 4TH FLR & PT 5TH FLR 1, ST PETERS SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 5AN | 33,259 sq ft | £1,100,000 |
| 3RD 4TH & SUITE B 5TH FLR NO.1 CIRCLE SQUARE 3, SYMPHONY PARK, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 7FS | 41,845 sq ft | £1,070,000 |
| 5TH-6TH FLR 1, PICCADILLY GARDENS, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 1LS | 41,512 sq ft | £1,040,000 |
| 8TH -10TH FLRS 3, PICCADILLY PLACE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 3BN | 38,138 sq ft | £1,000,000 |
| TRAVEL INN METRO THE CIRCUS 112-114, PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M1 4WB | — | £987,000 |
| 11TH - 14TH FLOORS NO.2 CIRCLE SQUARE AT 1, SYMPHONY PARK, MANCHESTER | offices, office and premises | M1 7FS | 38,116 sq ft | £975,000 |
| DEBENHAMS 109-127, MARKET STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M1 1NN | 350,603 sq ft | £975,000 |
| BOOTS CHEMISTS 32, MARKET STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M1 1PL | 124,661 sq ft | £975,000 |
| THE PORTLAND HOTEL 3-5, PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M1 6DP | — | £963,000 |
| 68-72, MARKET STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M1 1PN | 41,799 sq ft | £945,000 |
| 6TH & 7TH FLRS 3, PICCADILLY PLACE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 3BN | 35,308 sq ft | £925,000 |
| GND 1ST 2ND & 3RD FLRS PICCADILLY GATE, STORE STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 2WD | 48,463 sq ft | £900,000 |
| HARVEY NICHOLS GROUP LTD THE SHAMBLES, NEW CATHEDRAL STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M1 1AD | 89,882 sq ft | £900,000 |
| CROWN COURTS, MINSHULL STREET, MANCHESTER | law court and premises | M1 3FS | — | £890,000 |
| HOLIDAY INN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE 25, AYTOUN STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M1 3AE | — | £862,500 |
| MALDRON HOTEL 60, CHARLES STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M1 7DF | — | £859,000 |
| 49-51 (INCL 30-32 HILTON ST & PTS 6-14 TARIFF ST), DALE STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 2HF | 75,852 sq ft | £855,000 |
| 5TH-6TH FLOORS, WESTMINSTER HOUSE 11, PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 3HU | 39,831 sq ft | £825,000 |
| RHS PT 6TH & 7TH FLR NO.3, CIRCLE SQUARE 3, SYMPHONY PARK, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 7FS | 32,335 sq ft | £825,000 |
| T K MAXX PT 51-55, MARKET STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M1 1WR | 82,177 sq ft | £815,000 |
| SUITE 2 1ST FLR & 2ND FLR 3, PICCADILLY PLACE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M1 3BN | 32,134 sq ft | £805,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →