2,335
Commercial units
2,963
Avg size (sq ft)
11–541,310
Size range (sq ft)
£24,069
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Manchester (M8)
The M8 district contains 2,335 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 2,247 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 541,310 sq ft, with an average of about 2,963 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £3,450,000, averaging £24,069.
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Sample of commercial units in Manchester (M8)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH MANCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, DELAUNAYS ROAD, MANCHESTER | hospital and premises | M8 5RB | — | £3,450,000 |
| TESCO STORES, THOMAS STREET, CHEETHAM HILL, MANCHESTER | superstore and premises | M8 5DP | 75,401 sq ft | £1,280,000 |
| UNIT 1, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 159,891 sq ft | £1,020,000 |
| VALE WORKS, DELAUNAYS ROAD, MANCHESTER | factory and premises | M8 4RH | 277,457 sq ft | £740,000 |
| 90, NORTH STREET, MANCHESTER | workshop and premises | M8 8RA | 89,526 sq ft | £610,000 |
| ABRAHAM MOSS LIBRARY AND LEISURE CENTRE 140, CRESCENT ROAD, MANCHESTER | leisure centre and premises | M8 5UF | — | £585,000 |
| NORTH VIEW, NORTH MANCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, DELAUNAYS ROAD, MANCHESTER | hospital and premises | M8 5RB | — | £560,000 |
| KING DAVID HIGH SCHOOL, EATON ROAD, MANCHESTER | school and premises | M8 5DY | — | £535,000 |
| 150, HAZELBOTTOM ROAD, MANCHESTER | workshop and premises | M8 0GQ | 138,200 sq ft | £465,000 |
| EDEN GIRLS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 40, RAYBURN WAY, MANCHESTER | school and premises | M8 8DT | — | £462,500 |
| EDEN BOYS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 38, RAYBURN WAY, MANCHESTER | school and premises | M8 8DT | — | £460,000 |
| UNIT 2, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 19,937 sq ft | £415,000 |
| PART FORMER NORWEB HQ, CHEETWOOD ROAD, MANCHESTER | offices and premises | M8 8AQ | 44,442 sq ft | £410,000 |
| 2A, BRIGHTSIDE ROAD, MANCHESTER | land used for storage, workshop and premises | M8 5XJ | 541,311 sq ft | £402,500 |
| HEATON PARK HOTEL, MIDDLETON ROAD, MANCHESTER | public house and premises | M8 4NB | — | £374,000 |
| UNIT 10, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 17,733 sq ft | £370,000 |
| UNIT C CHEETHAM HILL RETAIL PARK, ELIZABETH STREET, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8BB | 27,858 sq ft | £360,000 |
| UNIT B1 CHEETHAM HILL RETAIL PARK, ELIZABETH STREET, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8BB | 16,765 sq ft | £347,500 |
| UNITS B2 & B3 CHEETHAM HILL RETAIL PARK, ELIZABETH STREET, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8BB | 21,449 sq ft | £347,500 |
| ABRAHAM MOSS CENTRE SCHOOL, CRESCENT ROAD, MANCHESTER | school and premises | M8 5UF | — | £335,000 |
| GROSVENOR G CASINO MANCHESTER 2, RAMSGATE STREET, MANCHESTER | casino and premises | M8 9SG | 35,680 sq ft | £330,000 |
| NIU LOOM 2, IRISH TOWN WAY, MANCHESTER | hotel and premises | M8 0AE | — | £310,000 |
| LIDL UNIT A2 CHEETHAM HILL RETAIL PARK, ELIZABETH STREET, MANCHESTER | shop and premises | M8 8BB | 20,966 sq ft | £310,000 |
| 3, BRIDCAM STREET, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M8 8GB | 22,556 sq ft | £297,500 |
| UNIT 22, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 13,462 sq ft | £290,000 |
| 1, WILLERBY ROAD, MANCHESTER | self storage facility and premises | M8 9YG | 79,321 sq ft | £282,500 |
| UNIT 4, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 12,664 sq ft | £277,500 |
| TENNANTS (LANCASHIRE) LTD, HAZELBOTTOM ROAD, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M8 0GQ | 58,755 sq ft | £275,000 |
| GTR M/CR BUSES LTD, QUEENS ROAD, MANCHESTER | garage and premises | M8 8UT | — | £270,000 |
| UNIT 29, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 13,096 sq ft | £241,000 |
| ABRAHAM MOSS CENTRE, CRESCENT ROAD, MANCHESTER | civic centre and premises | M8 6UF | — | £234,000 |
| UNIT 26/27, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 12,101 sq ft | £232,000 |
| 5, BRADSTONE ROAD, MANCHESTER | warehouse, office and premises | M8 8WA | 64,125 sq ft | £219,000 |
| UNIT 7, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 10,107 sq ft | £219,000 |
| UNIT A1 CHEETHAM HILL RETAIL PARK, ELIZABETH STREET, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8BB | 9,433 sq ft | £217,000 |
| UNIT 3, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 9,972 sq ft | £217,000 |
| UNIT 8, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 10,034 sq ft | £214,000 |
| UNIT 6, MANCHESTER FORT RETAIL PARK, CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | M8 8EP | 9,826 sq ft | £207,000 |
| 2, BRIDCAM STREET, MANCHESTER | warehouse and premises | M8 8GB | 15,339 sq ft | £203,000 |
| CITY COLLEGE ABRAHAM MOSS CENTRE, CRESCENT ROAD, MANCHESTER | college and premises | M8 5UF | — | £199,000 |
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 →