Axis Tower
9 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1, M1 5JB
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Council tax band
H
Last sold
£2,400,000
Local average
£3,795,000 (-14.4%)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Key features
- Exceptional views of the city centre skyline
- Right to park for three parking spaces
- On-site concierge
- High spec/finish throughout
- Over 5500 sqft of living space
- One of the largest apartments in the city
- EPC Rating = B
Additional details
- Parking
- Allocated
Description
Description
Savills are proud to present this exceptional penthouse apartment within the iconic Axis Tower development.
Extending to approximately 5,555 sq ft, this remarkable residence is among the largest apartments in Manchester city centre, offering an exceptional level of living and entertaining space together with far reaching views across the city skyline.
The accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to provide a clear distinction between formal entertaining areas and private living quarters. At its heart is an impressive reception room, offering extensive space for both everyday living and larger gatherings. Separately, a bar area and dedicated dining room further enhance the apartment's entertaining credentials.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of premium appliances and generous preparation space, complimented by a spacious breakfast room for informal dining.
In addition, the property benefits from a dedicated cinema room, providing a private setting for enjoying films and sporting events from the comfort of home.
There are four substantial double bedrooms, each benefitting from its own en suite bathroom, ensuring a high degree of comfort and privacy for both residents and guests. Further, a separate study offers flexibility and could be utilised as a fifth bedroom if required.
The principal suite occupies its own private section of the apartment and incorporates an extensive dressing room together with a luxurious en suite bathroom, complete with a freestanding bath, twin wash basins and a separate walk-in shower.
Large windows throughout the property maximise natural light and frame impressive views across Manchester. The scale of the accommodation, combined with a well-considered layout and high quality finishes, creates a home rarely available within the city centre market. Dual lift access serves the penthouse, providing convenient access throughout this unique residence.
The apartment also benefits from the right to park with three parking spaces included.
Representing a rare opportunity to acquire one of Manchester's most substantial and distinctive penthouse apartments, this outstanding home combines exceptional living space, extensive entertaining areas and panoramic city views within one of the city's landmark developments.
Prospective parties are advised that the vendor is is currently reviewing a statutory lease extension to reduce the ground rent to a peppercorn, further information is available from the office.
EWS1 Form available with A1 rating, completed 2020.
Location
Axis Tower sits in a prime M1 location in the very heart of Manchester City Centre. Oxford Road Station is only 0.4m walk allowing great access to train and tram links around Manchester.
HOME Manchester is also situated only 0.2m distance, which provides an array of entertainment, food and beverage options.
For sport and entertainment. Manchester's famous football stadiums Old Trafford (home to Manchester United) and the Etihad (home to Manchester City) are 2.2m and 2.3m away respectively.
The Manchester Velodrome, part of the National Cycling Centre is also 2.9m 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 1.1m distance.
For cultural activities, locally residents are only 0.3m from the Palace Theatre, in addition to being 0.1m 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: 5,555 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 118 years remaining.
Additional Info
Ground rent is reviewed in line with RPI every 5 years. Next review date is 2029.
We are advised there is separate building insurance of £3,517 per annum.
Listed by
Manchester
Savills
Reference: 93328365
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £3,250,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 APARTMENT 104 JORDAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4QX | £201,000 | 01/12/2023 | Other |
| 5 JORDAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4PY | £810,000 | 18/08/2023 | Other |
| 17 - 19 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5WG | £7,300,000 | 26/09/2022 | Other |
| AXIS TOWER 9 FLAT 86 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5JD | £1,457,583 | 25/02/2022 | Other |
| AXIS TOWER 9 FLAT 86 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5JD | £1,457,583 | 25/02/2022 | Other |
| AXIS TOWER, 9 FLAT 124 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5JD | £1,457,583 | 25/02/2022 | Other |
| AXIS TOWER, 9 FLAT 87 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5JD | £1,457,583 | 25/02/2022 | Other |
Area average: £2,020,190 (7 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: All dwelling types. 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: £760/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
9 Whitworth Street West
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | DPStanley Specialist Cars | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | GT Auto's | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Medlock Street/City Road East | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Deansgate Station | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Deansgate | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Manchester Oxford Road | 0.3 miles |
| University | Manchester Metropolitan University | 0.4 miles |
| University | UCEN Manchester (Shena Simon Campus) | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery | 2.1 miles |
| Hospital | The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 5 Feb 2014 |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 25 Jun 2023 |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Abbey College Manchester | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Forest House Lane, LE3 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 73 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)
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).