1,306
Commercial units
3,830
Avg size (sq ft)
11–182,009
Size range (sq ft)
£26,016
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Manchester (M12)
The M12 district contains 1,306 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,227 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 182,009 sq ft, with an average of about 3,830 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £81 to £1,660,000, averaging £26,016.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Manchester (M12), 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 (M12)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT AUCTIONS PLC, REDGATE LANE, MANCHESTER | vehicle auction and premises | M12 4RY | 131,518 sq ft | £1,660,000 |
| SPACE STUDIOS, VAUGHAN STREET, MANCHESTER | film studio and premises | M12 5FQ | 182,009 sq ft | £1,110,000 |
| LCV AUCTION CENTRE 390, HYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER | vehicle auction and premises | M12 4BD | 88,822 sq ft | £685,000 |
| BELLE VUE LEISURE CENTRE, KIRKMANSHULME LANE, MANCHESTER | leisure centre and premises | M12 4TF | — | £595,000 |
| BOOKERS CASH AND CARRY, STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER | wholesale warehouse and premises | M12 6AJ | 70,723 sq ft | £455,000 |
| ST PETERS RC HIGH SCHOOL 142, KIRKMANSHULME LANE, MANCHESTER | school and premises | M12 4WB | — | £430,000 |
| 3RD FLR & SUITES 1 & 2 4TH FLR BLOCK 5, UNIVERSAL SQUARE, DEVONSHIRE STREET NORTH, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M12 6JH | 26,994 sq ft | £402,500 |
| CO-OP ACADEMY BELLE VUE 450, HYDE ROAD, BRUNSWICK, MANCHESTER | school and premises | M12 4BA | — | £345,000 |
| WEST COAST TRAINCARE LTD LONGSIGHT DEPOT, NEW BANK STREET, MANCHESTER | train maintenance depot and premises | M12 4HR | — | £330,000 |
| PT GND & 1ST FLR BLOCK 5 UNIVERSAL SQUARE, DEVONSHIRE STREET NORTH, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M12 6JH | 21,957 sq ft | £312,500 |
| MANCHESTER COLLEGE OF ARTS & TECHNOLOGY 85, HYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER | college and premises | M12 6BA | — | £307,500 |
| GD YARNS LTD ASHBURY WORKS 200, GORTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M12 5DA | 71,401 sq ft | £305,000 |
| STAGECOACH MCR BUS DEPOT, HYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER | garage and premises | M12 6JS | — | £295,000 |
| HIDEOUT YOUTH ZONE 1 QUEENS AVENUE, HYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER | leisure centre and premises | M12 5PX | — | £285,000 |
| RAJAN HOUSE 641, HYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M12 5PS | 55,519 sq ft | £272,500 |
| GND - 5TH FLRS APEX HOUSE 2, DEVONSHIRE STREET NORTH, MANCHESTER | store and premises | M12 6JQ | 48,076 sq ft | £260,000 |
| UNITS 9-10 & 10A, VAUGHAN STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VAUGHAN STREET, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M12 5BT | 71,362 sq ft | £252,500 |
| HIGHWAYS DEPOT, HOOPER STREET, MANCHESTER | depot and premises | M12 6LA | 61,114 sq ft | £248,000 |
| MOTORPOINT 83, ASHTON OLD ROAD, MANCHESTER | car supermarket and premises | M12 6LP | 37,235 sq ft | £245,000 |
| SELCO BUILDERS WAREHOUSE, STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER | builders merchant and premises | M12 6AJ | 37,507 sq ft | £243,000 |
| 6TH FLOOR BLOCK 5, UNIVERSAL SQUARE, DEVONSHIRE STREET NORTH, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M12 6JH | 15,394 sq ft | £229,000 |
| PC WORLD, PIN MILL BROW, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M12 6EH | 27,364 sq ft | £227,000 |
| MCDONALDS 129, STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER | restaurant and premises | M12 4AB | 5,628 sq ft | £214,000 |
| 40-42, MATTHEWS STREET, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M12 5BB | 29,205 sq ft | £204,000 |
| SUITE 1 2ND FLR BLOCK 5, UNIVERSAL SQUARE, DEVONSHIRE STREET NORTH, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M12 6JH | 13,390 sq ft | £199,000 |
| JUNC DARK LANE, CHANCELLOR LANE, MANCHESTER | car showroom and premises | M12 6JZ | 19,156 sq ft | £199,000 |
| STYLEWISE JUNC GORTON ROAD, POTTERY LANE, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M12 5AD | 32,756 sq ft | £179,000 |
| UNITS 5-8, DOWNING STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHARLTON PLACE, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M12 6HH | 30,316 sq ft | £177,000 |
| UNITS 1-3 DOWNING STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHARLTON PLACE, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M12 6HH | 35,518 sq ft | £175,000 |
| HOWARTH METALS LTD, RONDIN ROAD, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M12 6BF | 18,528 sq ft | £172,000 |
| 151 & 153, BENNETT STREET, MANCHESTER | workshop and premises | M12 5BW | 28,195 sq ft | £172,000 |
| SUITE 1 5TH FLOOR BLOCK 5, UNIVERSAL SQUARE, DEVONSHIRE STREET NORTH, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M12 6JH | 10,786 sq ft | £166,000 |
| UNIT 1 QUATTRO HOUSE QUATTRO PARK, REDGATE LANE, MANCHESTER | warehouse, office and premises | M12 4RY | 20,513 sq ft | £166,000 |
| PBSI BELLE VUE WORKS, BOUNDARY STREET, MANCHESTER | workshop, offices and premises | M12 5NG | 51,115 sq ft | £166,000 |
| AD RIGHT CLEAR CHANNEL A635 LONDON ROAD SLIP ROAD WEST BOUND, MANCUNIAN WAY, MANCHESTER | advertising right and premises | M12 6HH | 22 sq ft | £158,000 |
| APOLLO THEATRE 1, STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER | theatre and premises | M12 6AP | — | £155,000 |
| UNITS 2A-G SPACE STUDIOS, VAUGHAN STREET, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M12 5FQ | 17,894 sq ft | £146,000 |
| UNITS 5 & 6, MAPLE INDUSTRIAL PARK, BENNETT STREET, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M12 5AQ | 42,537 sq ft | £141,000 |
| 40, HIGHER ARDWICK, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M12 6DA | 25,028 sq ft | £141,000 |
| TRAVELODGE MANCHESTER SPORTCITY, BIRCH STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M12 5NT | — | £140,000 |
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 →