2,339
Commercial units
1,899
Avg size (sq ft)
11–77,453
Size range (sq ft)
£52,929
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Manchester (M2)
The M2 district contains 2,339 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 2,214 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 77,453 sq ft, with an average of about 1,899 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £80 to £2,560,000, averaging £52,929.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Manchester (M2), 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 (M2)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST-5TH FLRS 2, ST PETERS SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3AA | 77,453 sq ft | £2,560,000 |
| MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX, WINDMILL STREET, MANCHESTER | conference and exhibition centre and premises | M2 3GX | — | £1,640,000 |
| PT GRD 1ST 3RD 4TH 5TH FLOOR HERON HOUSE 11-12, ALBERT SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 5HD | — | £1,570,000 |
| 1ST - 4TH FLRS, SPRING GARDENS, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 1EN | 47,693 sq ft | £1,400,000 |
| PT 1ST TO 4TH FLRS (LEFT) & UPPER 5TH FLR, ROYAL EXCHANGE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 7LA | 66,443 sq ft | £1,370,000 |
| RADISSON EDWARDIAN, PETER STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M2 5GP | — | £1,365,000 |
| 8TH-10TH FLRS 2, ST PETERS SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3AA | 40,685 sq ft | £1,340,000 |
| MOTEL ONE MANCHESTER ROYAL EXCHANGE 11-15, CROSS STREET, MANCHESTER | aparthotel and premises | M2 1WD | — | £1,315,000 |
| 1ST-2ND FLRS, NO 1 ST MICHAELS 36, JACKSONS ROW, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 5WD | 35,822 sq ft | £1,220,000 |
| MIDLAND HOTEL, PETER STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M2 3NQ | — | £1,185,000 |
| PT 1ST & 2ND - 8TH FLRS ZENITH BUILDING 26, SPRING GARDENS, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 1AB | 37,172 sq ft | £1,040,000 |
| UNDERCROFT & SURFACE G-MEX CENTRE, LOWER MOSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER | car park and premises | M2 3GX | 6,921 sq ft | £1,000,000 |
| PREMIER INN MANCHESTER CENTRAL 7-11, LOWER MOSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M2 3DW | — | £963,000 |
| 1ST - 3RD FLRS AT 101, BARBIROLLI SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3WS | 39,948 sq ft | £960,000 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLR THE LINCOLN, BRAZENNOSE STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 5AD | 29,809 sq ft | £940,000 |
| FORMER WAREHOUSE & RAILWAY LAND, WATSON STREET, MANCHESTER | car park and premises | M2 5QA | 13,347 sq ft | £880,000 |
| 4TH-6TH FLOORS 101, BARBIROLLI SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3WS | 36,374 sq ft | £880,000 |
| 1ST AND 2ND FLRS 58, MOSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3HZ | 30,430 sq ft | £790,000 |
| PT 5TH FLR LEFT & 6TH FLR THE LINCOLN, BRAZENNOSE STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 5AD | 23,603 sq ft | £745,000 |
| FLOORS 1 TO 4 CITYGATE 51, MOSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3HQ | 30,689 sq ft | £735,000 |
| 3RD & PT 4TH FLR, THE LINCOLN 9, BRAZENNOSE STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 5AD | 22,396 sq ft | £705,000 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLRS AT 11, YORK STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 2AW | 21,994 sq ft | £690,000 |
| 2ND & PT 3RD FLRS 12, BOOTH STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 4AW | 24,719 sq ft | £690,000 |
| PT 1ST 2ND-3RD & PT 4TH FLOORS SHIP CANAL HOUSE 96-98, KING STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 4WU | 30,910 sq ft | £605,000 |
| 6TH FLR AT 2, ST PETERS SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3AA | 16,269 sq ft | £535,000 |
| 7TH FLR AT 2, ST PETERS SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3AA | 16,271 sq ft | £535,000 |
| 50, FOUNTAIN STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 2AS | 29,725 sq ft | £530,000 |
| 1, NORFOLK STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 1DW | 26,181 sq ft | £525,000 |
| PT 8TH FLR & 9TH FLR 100, BARBIROLLI SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3WS | 20,239 sq ft | £505,000 |
| 10, SOUTH MILL STREET, MANCHESTER | police station and premises | M2 3NW | — | £475,000 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLRS AURORA BUILDING 55, PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 4EW | 17,074 sq ft | £467,500 |
| RECEPTION AND SUITES 1.01-1.02 & 2.01 BOND 38-42, MOSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 3AZ | 17,438 sq ft | £440,000 |
| 8TH & 9TH FLRS AT 50, BROWN STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 2JT | 15,586 sq ft | £435,000 |
| 1ST - 2ND FLR (FRONT) & 3RD - 4TH FLR (REAR) 82, KING STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 4WQ | 16,783 sq ft | £427,500 |
| 3RD & 4TH FLRS TRINITY 16, JOHN DALTON STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 6HY | 15,826 sq ft | £410,000 |
| 2-4, EXCHANGE STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M2 7HA | 11,134 sq ft | £375,000 |
| ALBERTS SCHLOSS, PETER STREET, MANCHESTER | public house and premises | M2 5QJ | — | £375,000 |
| 5TH FLR 11, YORK STREET, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 2AW | 11,655 sq ft | £367,500 |
| PT 1ST FLR HERON HOUSE 11-12, ALBERT SQUARE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M2 5HD | 13,746 sq ft | £367,500 |
| HOTEL GOTHAM 100, KING STREET, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M2 4WU | — | £367,000 |
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 →