1,774
Commercial units
3,195
Avg size (sq ft)
11–285,256
Size range (sq ft)
£22,918
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Manchester (M40)
The M40 district contains 1,774 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,651 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 285,256 sq ft, with an average of about 3,195 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £90 to £2,290,000, averaging £22,918.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Manchester (M40), 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 (M40)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMP FORCE HQ 4, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | police station and premises | M40 5BQ | — | £2,290,000 |
| GMP DIVISIONAL HQ 2, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | police station and premises | M40 5BQ | — | £1,290,000 |
| FINE LADY BAKERIES 125, GRIMSHAW LANE, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M40 6AX | 180,799 sq ft | £1,160,000 |
| WORMALD ANSUL (UK) LTD WORMALD PARK, GRIMSHAW LANE, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 2WL | 57,852 sq ft | £910,000 |
| 6, RELIANCE STREET, MANCHESTER | waste recycling plant and premises | M40 3AL | — | £835,000 |
| SEARCHLIGHT ELECTRIC 900, OLDHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M40 2BS | 144,295 sq ft | £780,000 |
| PRELUDE HOUSE, CHAPTER STREET, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M40 2AY | 185,624 sq ft | £670,000 |
| BESTWAY CASH & CARRY, MONSALL ROAD, MANCHESTER | wholesale warehouse and premises | M40 8WP | 108,556 sq ft | £660,000 |
| ST MATTHEWS RC HIGH SCHOOL, NUTHURST ROAD, MANCHESTER | school and premises | M40 0EW | — | £660,000 |
| MANCHESTER COMMUNICATION ACADEMY, SILCHESTER DRIVE, MANCHESTER | school and premises | M40 8NT | — | £625,000 |
| BRUNEL HOUSE 1, THORP ROAD, MANCHESTER | factory, office and premises | M40 5BJ | 91,068 sq ft | £595,000 |
| IBCO, LORD NORTH STREET, MANCHESTER | cold store and premises | M40 8AD | 110,766 sq ft | £580,000 |
| RAJAN IMPORTS, BRISCOE LANE, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M40 2SX | 285,256 sq ft | £530,000 |
| UNIT 10, LOWRY INDUSTRIAL PARK 91, GRIMSHAW LANE, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M40 2BF | 47,913 sq ft | £487,500 |
| COURAGE, MONSALL ROAD, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M40 8PA | 97,023 sq ft | £445,000 |
| PT GND FLR & 1ST FLR BUILDING A, CENTRAL PARK, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 25,884 sq ft | £440,000 |
| TEN ACRE MILL, BOWER STREET, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M40 2AF | 183,395 sq ft | £390,000 |
| 2ND FLR BUILDING A, CENTRAL PARK, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 18,359 sq ft | £310,000 |
| HOLIDAY INN MANCHESTER CENTRAL PARK 888, OLDHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M40 2AG | — | £306,500 |
| MANCHESTER CABINS LTD HARDEN WORKS, OLDHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M40 8AG | 51,436 sq ft | £295,000 |
| TEN ACRES LEISURE CENTRE, TEN ACRES LANE, MANCHESTER | sports centre and premises | M40 2SP | — | £287,500 |
| UNITS 1-3 QUANTUM PARK, MONSALL ROAD, MANCHESTER | vehicle repair workshop, offices and premises | M40 8FY | 33,599 sq ft | £265,000 |
| PT GND FLR BUILDING A CENTRAL PARK, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 15,573 sq ft | £262,500 |
| 107, HULME HALL LANE, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M40 8HE | 82,091 sq ft | £260,000 |
| PT 1ST FLR BUILDING C, CENTRAL PARK, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 15,284 sq ft | £257,500 |
| YCO FIRE & INTERGRATED SOLUTIONS LTD TYCO PARK, GRIMSHAW LANE, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M40 2WL | 41,573 sq ft | £246,000 |
| H MARCEL GUEST LTD RIVERSIDE WORKS, COLLYHURST ROAD, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M40 7RU | 93,572 sq ft | £240,000 |
| DUO PLASTICS LTD, VICKERS STREET, MANCHESTER | factory, offices and premises | M40 8FA | 64,848 sq ft | £215,000 |
| LIDL, OLD CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M40 2JE | 15,858 sq ft | £213,000 |
| UNIT E MADISON PLACE, CENTRAL PARK, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5AG | 13,446 sq ft | £210,000 |
| NORTON SALVAGE, NORTON STREET, MANCHESTER | warehouse & land | M40 8HA | 33,717 sq ft | £208,000 |
| OFFICE 1.1 & 1.2 ARBETA, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 11,308 sq ft | £200,000 |
| ADJ 442, HOLLINWOOD AVENUE, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M40 0JH | 37,467 sq ft | £199,000 |
| OFFICE 2.1 - 2.2 ARBETA AT 11, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 11,164 sq ft | £191,000 |
| OFFICE 3.1 & 3.2 ARBETA, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 11,061 sq ft | £191,000 |
| PACKAGING PRODUCTS LTD LITTLE GREEN DYEWORKS, COLLYHURST ROAD, MANCHESTER | workshop and premises | M40 7RX | 90,600 sq ft | £177,000 |
| PT GND FLR 371, OLDHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M40 8RR | 27,148 sq ft | £174,000 |
| OFFICE 2.3 - 2.4 ARBETA, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 9,537 sq ft | £169,000 |
| OFFICES 1.4-1.6 ARBETA, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 5BP | 9,392 sq ft | £166,000 |
| 1009, OLDHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M40 2FE | 15,099 sq ft | £165,000 |
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 →