Properties

Middlewood Locks, Manchester


Middlewood Locks is an award-winning regeneration project that has created a thriving and vibrant new neighbourhood at the Western gateway to Manchester City Centre, next to the River Irwell and just a short walk to St. Johns, Spinningfields business district and the city centre. The mixed-use development will provide 2,215 new homes, and an additional 1,000 new homes or one million sqft of commercial space including offices, a hotel, shops and restaurants, nestled within beautifully landscaped open spaces, waterways and promenades that promote biodiversity and an enjoyable outdoor lifestyle. The entire development has an estimated total GFA of 279,000 sqm (3 million sqft) and a gross development value of approximately £1 billion.

Handover of the sold units under Phase 3 of Middlewood Locks development, ‘Railings’, is in progress following completion in December 2024. Approximately more than half of the total 189 units have been either sold or reserved as at 31 March 2026.

In November 2024, Metro increased its effective interest in Middlewood Locks to 50% through the acquisition of an additional 25% interest in Fairbriar Real Estate Limited.

Key Statistics
% owned by Group
50
Site area (sqm)
8,000
Lettable Area (sqm)
26,445
Tenure
99-year term from 2007 (80 years remaining)
No. of Tenants
33
Occupancy Rate (%)
98.7
Valuation (100%)
S$430 million
Partner
Evia Real Estate