For sale Flat

Circle Square

Nobel Way, Manchester, M1, M1 7FU

2 beds 2 baths Listed 24 Jul 2026 (-11d)

£392,807

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M1 7FU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Circle Square, Nobel Way, Manchester, M1, M1 7FU |
| Price | £392,807 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |

## Description

Key Details:

- Already tenanted luxury apartments – studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms

- Fully furnished with premium finishes

- Prime location: Oxford Road corridor, surrounded by universities, tech hubs & cultural landmarks

- High yields: 6.5–7% rental return

- Exceptional occupancy: 98% rate with just 11-day average void

- Flexible payment plan: 10% deposit, balance in August 2026

Vita Living Circle Square offers a lifestyle defined by convenience and quality, with a range of unrivalled amenities designed for modern city living. Residents can enjoy the rooftop urban garden and outdoor cinema, unwind in private dining rooms, or take in panoramic city views from the 15th-floor terrace. For professionals and remote workers, the development features one of Manchester’s largest co-working lounges, complete with bookable work pods and collaborative social spaces.

Ideally located just steps from the University of Manchester, Symphony Park, and major transport links, the development places residents at the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural and educational hub. Cafés, bars, and green spaces are all on the doorstep, while Piccadilly Station is just a 15-minute walk away, and Manchester Airport can be reached in 20 minutes.

This makes Vita Living Circle Square a perfect choice for young professionals and postgraduate students seeking high-end accommodation, as well as for investors looking for strong rental yields and minimal void periods.

Enquire today to access full availability and more details.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![VL801.jpg](/listings/photos/91308987/1684242) - VL801.jpg

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 22 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY | £395,500 | 10/06/2022 | Flat |
| OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 9 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY | £250,000 | 16/12/2021 | Flat |
| OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 1 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY | £260,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat |
| OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 2 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY | £236,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| MONTANA HOUSE, 136 APARTMENT 4 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 7AF | £160,000 | 23/09/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £260,300 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £268,224 (61 Flat, M1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +46.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,222/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,358/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,494/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/mo

## 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, Oxford Road, M1 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Asia House, M1 | £1,495/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Stanlo House, M1 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Granby Row, M1 | £1,795/mo | 2 | 0.13 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, The Quadrangle, M1 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street West, M1 | £1,420/mo | 2 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street West, M1 | £1,275/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street West, M1 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street West, M1 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,493/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,550/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-177/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -0.7%
- **10y growth:** 25.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (999 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

TBC

Local average

£268,224 (+46.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,043 of 33,755)

Street crime

4 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

M1 Postcode
Close to University of Manchester
Rooftop Garden
High Speed Broadband
Outdoor Cinema
Fully Furnished

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Located in the sought-after M1 postcode, Vita Living Circle Square enjoys a prime position in central Manchester, just a 7-minute walk from the University of Manchester and moments from Oxford Road train station. With the city retaining 51% of its graduates, the development is especially popular among young professionals seeking high-quality, city-centre living.

Key Details:
- Already tenanted luxury apartments – studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms
- Fully furnished with premium finishes
- Prime location: Oxford Road corridor, surrounded by universities, tech hubs & cultural landmarks
- High yields: 6.5–7% rental return
- Exceptional occupancy: 98% rate with just 11-day average void
- Flexible payment plan: 10% deposit, balance in August 2026

Vita Living Circle Square offers a lifestyle defined by convenience and quality, with a range of unrivalled amenities designed for modern city living. Residents can enjoy the rooftop urban garden and outdoor cinema, unwind in private dining rooms, or take in panoramic city views from the 15th-floor terrace. For professionals and remote workers, the development features one of Manchester’s largest co-working lounges, complete with bookable work pods and collaborative social spaces.

Ideally located just steps from the University of Manchester, Symphony Park, and major transport links, the development places residents at the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural and educational hub. Cafés, bars, and green spaces are all on the doorstep, while Piccadilly Station is just a 15-minute walk away, and Manchester Airport can be reached in 20 minutes.

This makes Vita Living Circle Square a perfect choice for young professionals and postgraduate students seeking high-end accommodation, as well as for investors looking for strong rental yields and minimal void periods.

Enquire today to access full availability and more details.

Listed by

Manchester

Rothmore Invest LTD

Reference: 91308987

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

VL801.jpg

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£392,807	—

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
OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 22 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY	£395,500	10/06/2022	Flat
OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 9 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY	£250,000	16/12/2021	Flat
OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 1 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY	£260,000	26/11/2021	Flat
OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 2 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY	£236,000	24/09/2021	Flat
MONTANA HOUSE, 136 APARTMENT 4 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 7AF	£160,000	23/09/2021	Flat

Area average: £260,300 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -0.7%

10y growth 25.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of May 2026.

1y (index) -2%

5y (index) 9.1%

10y (index) 56.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Manchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,222/mo

Realistic £1,358/mo

Optimistic £1,494/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M1 7FU

Address

6 Nobel Way

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	One Home Minimart	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Manchester City Centre, Charles Street / near Princess Street	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Manchester City Centre, Princess Street / near Charles Street	0.1 miles
Shop	DC Motor Engineers	0.1 miles
University	Manchester Metropolitan University	0.1 miles
Train station	Manchester Oxford Road	0.2 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (Shena Simon Campus)	0.3 miles
Train station	Manchester Piccadilly	0.4 miles
Hospital	The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise	1.8 miles
Hospital	Shiv Lodge Medical Centre	1.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	3
Public order	1
Total incidents	4

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
The Manchester Metropolitan University	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Royal Northern College of Music	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
University of Manchester	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Philip's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Feb 2014
Pinc College	Other	0.5 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, Oxford Road, M1	£1,550/mo	2	0.09 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Asia House, M1	£1,495/mo	2	0.11 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Stanlo House, M1	£1,150/mo	2	0.11 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Granby Row, M1	£1,795/mo	2	0.13 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, The Quadrangle, M1	£1,650/mo	2	0.14 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street West, M1	£1,420/mo	2	0.19 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street West, M1	£1,275/mo	2	0.21 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street West, M1	£1,550/mo	2	0.21 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street West, M1	£1,550/mo	2	0.21 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,493/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%

Max investor price (0.8%) £193,750

Target investor price (1%) £155,000

Gross yield 4.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 21.1×

Monthly cashflow £-177/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.9%

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).

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