Exchange Quay Campus - 1 Exchange Quay
Manchester, M5 3EA
- Office to Let
- £20.00 - £27.00 sq ft pa
- 819 - 52,317 sq ft
- 7 Spaces Available Now
Long-lease office spaces, perfect for businesses wanting a stable, professional environment with room to expand.
Manchester is one of the UK’s leading regional office markets, offering a dynamic mix of workspace options for businesses of all sizes and sectors. As the commercial capital of the North, it is home to major national and international companies, including BBC, Deloitte, PwC, Amazon, and Boohoo, as well as a growing community of tech startups and creative agencies. Office space to rent in Manchester ranges from Grade A buildings in the city centre to converted industrial spaces in Ancoats and flexible coworking hubs in Spinningfields and Northern Quarter.
Spinningfields is Manchester’s prime business district, home to top financial, legal, and corporate occupiers such as Barclays, HSBC, and EY. Iconic developments like No. 1 Spinningfields and The XYZ Building offer premium Grade A office space with high-spec amenities and modern design, ideal for companies seeking a professional city centre presence.
The Oxford Road and Piccadilly areas benefit from excellent transport links and are popular with tech, media, and academic institutions. Nearby, Circle Square and Manchester Science Park attract innovation-led firms and provide modern workspace near the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
For creative and digital businesses, Ancoats and the Northern Quarter offer a vibrant alternative to the corporate core. These districts feature characterful office conversions in historic buildings, warehouse-style studios, and coworking spaces tailored to smaller businesses and design-led teams.
More cost-effective office space is available in areas like Salford Quays, Ashton-under-Lyne, and Ardwick. Salford Quays, home to MediaCityUK, is especially popular with media, broadcasting, and tech firms, while still providing strong transport connectivity and modern commercial developments.
The city offers a wide range of workspace formats including serviced offices, managed space, and traditional leasehold offices, allowing tenants flexibility as their business grows. Rental prices vary by area and spec, with prime Grade A office rents in central Manchester reaching £40–£45 per sq ft in 2025. Manchester’s office market also benefits from high-quality refurbishments and ESG-led developments, making it attractive to sustainability-conscious occupiers.
Manchester boasts excellent connectivity with three major train stations—Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria, and Oxford Road—plus the extensive Metrolink tram network and proximity to the M60 and M62 motorways. Manchester Airport provides international access, supporting business travel and global links. The city’s extensive amenities, cultural attractions, and talent pipeline from top universities make it a compelling base for national and international companies alike.
Key rental metrics for Office Spaces in Manchester and comparable markets. This snapshot combines rental rates and typical space sizes to provide a comprehensive view of the rental market.
| Market | Avg Rent Per Sq Ft | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £20 | 9,685 sq ft |
| Stretford | £13 | 6,180 sq ft |
| Cheadle | £13 | 4,389 sq ft |
| £16 | 18,274 sq ft | |
| Sale | £11 | 4,509 sq ft |
Compare rental rates per square foot across cities near Manchester. These rates help establish market benchmarks and identify opportunities for tenants and landlords in the commercial rental market.
| City | Min Rent Per Sq Ft | Avg Rent Per Sq Ft | Max Rent Per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £5 | £20 | £42 |
| Stretford | £13 | £13 | £13 |
| Cheadle | £6 | £13 | £21 |
| £5 | £16 | £23 | |
| Sale | £8 | £11 | £15 |
Overview of Office Space sizes currently available in the Manchester area. Understanding the typical size range helps narrow your search based on space requirements and operational needs.
| City | Smallest Space | Typical Size | Largest Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 10 sq ft | 9,685 sq ft | 217,078 sq ft |
| Stretford | 100 sq ft | 6,180 sq ft | 13,500 sq ft |
| Cheadle | 87 sq ft | 4,389 sq ft | 26,436 sq ft |
| 50 sq ft | 18,274 sq ft | 86,168 sq ft | |
| Sale | 321 sq ft | 4,509 sq ft | 21,620 sq ft |
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