Portland House
103A Portland Street, Manchester, M1, M1 6DF
£231,250
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Council tax band
C
Local average
£267,488 (-13.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (11,026 of 33,755)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Key features
- Two bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- Modern interior, character filled building
- Central Manchester location
- M1 postcode
- EPC Rating = E
Description
Stunning two double bedroom apartment set in the desirably located Portland House.
Description
*Owner occupiers and investors welcome, vacant possession and beautifully presented*
We are delighted to present this stunning two double bedroom apartment in the beautiful Grade II Listed period conversion, Portland House.
Constructed in 1887, Portland House is a stunning Grade II listed building ideally located in central Manchester with a desirable M1 postcode. Occupants will be sure to benefit from the variety of transport links, shopping, bars and restaurants available in the city.
Boasting a full modern fit out throughout, occupants are sure to enjoy the character features of the building, intertwined with a modern interior.
Briefly the apartment comprises of a substantial entrance hall in which all primary rooms are accessed from. There are two well-sized double bedrooms that both enjoy en suite shower rooms. Additionally there is a main bathroom that benefits from a separate shower and bath facility.
The living and kitchen is an open plan design, boasting high ceilings and ample light throughout via the large windows. Further, there are two cupboards off the entrance hall, perfect for storage needs.
Owner occupiers are welcome to enquire, with vacant possession available.
Marketing photography taken September 2021.
Location
Portland House sits in a prime M1 location in the very heart of Manchester City Centre. Oxford Road Station is directly opposite the entrance and circa 0.3m away allowing quick and easy access to train and tram links around Manchester.
HOME Manchester is also situated nearby (0.5m) and the Arndale Centre (0.5) which provides an array of entertainment, food and beverage options within easy reach.
For sport and entertainment venues, Manchester's famous football stadiums Old Trafford (home to Manchester United) and the Etihad (home to Manchester City) are 2.8m and 2.0m away respectively.
The Manchester Velodrome, part of the National Cycling Centre is also 2.7m distance, whilst Manchester tennis and racquet club also offers superb options for a variety of racket sports, including tennis, padel and squash to name a few, and is located only 1.6m distance.
For cultural activities, residents are only circa 0.2m from the Palace Theatre, in addition to being 0.5m from Deansgate where you'll find an excellent choice of independent bars, restaurants and music choices.
Please note, all distances provided are approximate.
Square Footage: 871 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 117 years remaining.
Additional Info
Ground rent is due to review in 2043, 2068, 2093 and 2118. We are advised the ground rent will increase on these dates by an additional £75 per annum.
Listed by
Manchester
Savills
Reference: 94391040
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Building plot (shared): ~415 m² (0.10 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £231,250 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 FLAT 31 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HR | £210,000 | 30/03/2026 | Flat |
| 50 FLAT 16 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HR | £228,000 | 16/08/2024 | Flat |
| 30 APARTMENT 7 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 4DA | £225,000 | 10/03/2023 | Flat |
| 2 FLAT 16 HARTER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HY | £310,000 | 03/02/2023 | Flat |
| 50 FLAT 19 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HR | £400,000 | 01/11/2022 | Flat |
| PORTLAND HOUSE, 103A FLAT 14 PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6DF | £185,000 | 29/09/2022 | Flat |
| 30 APARTMENT 30 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 4DA | £305,000 | 20/07/2022 | Flat |
| CHINA HOUSE, 14 FLAT 20 HARTER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HP | £163,000 | 27/06/2022 | Flat |
| 30 APARTMENT 27 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 4DA | £305,000 | 01/06/2022 | Flat |
| 48 FLAT 22 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HR | £233,000 | 24/05/2022 | Flat |
| 2 FLAT 6 HARTER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HY | £237,000 | 20/05/2022 | Flat |
| 2 FLAT 22 HARTER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HY | £310,000 | 04/05/2022 | Flat |
| 48 FLAT 34 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HR | £220,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| 50 FLAT 11 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HR | £169,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| 59 - 61 FAULKNER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 4FF | £650,000 | 03/03/2022 | Flat |
| 30 APARTMENT 26 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 4DA | £285,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| 50 FLAT 7 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6HR | £157,000 | 18/01/2022 | Flat |
| PORTLAND HOUSE, 103A FLAT 3 PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6DF | £240,000 | 05/11/2021 | Flat |
| PORTLAND HOUSE, 103A FLAT 3 PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6DF | £240,000 | 05/11/2021 | Flat |
| PORTLAND HOUSE, 103A FLAT 2 PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6DF | £185,000 | 05/11/2021 | Flat |
Area average: £262,850 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of July 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Manchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
103a Portland Street
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Manchester City Centre, Princess Street / Major Street (Stop SL) | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Manchester City Centre, Portland Street / near Dickinson Street | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Top Thai Massage | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Salon 2001 | 0.0 miles |
| University | Manchester Metropolitan University | 0.1 miles |
| University | UCEN Manchester (Shena Simon Campus) | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Manchester Oxford Road | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Manchester Piccadilly | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise | 2.0 miles |
| Hospital | Shiv Lodge Medical Centre | 2.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 2 |
Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College Manchester | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Royal Northern College of Music | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 5 Feb 2014 |
| Chetham's School of Music | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, Cambridge Street, M1 | £3,060/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Cambridge Street, M1 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,305/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).