MANCHESTER skyline

Investment Destination

MANCHESTER

The Capital of the North

Overview

A global powerhouse blending heritage architecture with cutting-edge regeneration.

Manchester is the UK's fastest-growing major city, with a population projected to surpass 600,000 by 2030. Home to MediaCityUK, a thriving tech corridor, and five world-class universities, the city retains over 60% of its graduates — creating sustained tenant demand.

Key Figures

MANCHESTER by the Numbers

6-8%
Avg. Rental Yield
+15%
Population Growth
62%
Graduate Retention
+28%
Capital Growth (5yr)

Why Invest

Why MANCHESTER stands apart

01

Economic Powerhouse

Home to the BBC, ITV, and over 80 FTSE 100 companies with a £62.8B GVA economy.

02

Transport Connectivity

HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail will cut London journeys to under 70 minutes.

03

Student & Young Professional Hub

Over 100,000 students with one of the UK's highest graduate retention rates.

04

Regeneration at Scale

£1B+ invested across NOMA, Mayfield, and Salford Quays in the last decade.

Notable DistrictsMediaCityUKDeansgateSalford QuaysNorthern QuarterEtihad Campus