For sale Flat

FLAT 5

THE SORTING HOUSE, 83, NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M1 1EP

2 beds 2 baths Listed 17 Jun 2026 (-126d)

£250,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£182,000 Jan 2004

Local average

£267,488 (-6.5%)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • First-floor duplex apartment
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Two bathrooms, including en-suite
  • Allocated parking space
  • Character conversion development
  • Spacious open-plan living accommodation
  • Well-presented throughout
  • Prime city-centre location
  • Walking distance to Piccadilly Station

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Yes
Restrictions
Yes
Required access
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Located within the highly regarded Sorting House development, this impressive first-floor duplex apartment combines character, space, and convenience in the heart of Manchester city centre. Arranged over two levels, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation comprising a spacious open-plan living and dining area, a modern fitted kitchen, two generous double bedrooms, and two bathrooms, including an en-suite to the principal bedroom.

The duplex layout provides excellent separation between living and sleeping accommodation, creating a practical and stylish home ideally suited to professionals, owner-occupiers, and investors alike. Large windows and attractive period features enhance the sense of space and natural light throughout.

A significant advantage of the property is the inclusion of an allocated parking space, a highly sought-after feature in such a central location.

The Sorting House enjoys a prime city-centre position on Newton Street, moments from Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter. The area is renowned for its independent cafés, restaurants, bars, and cultural venues, offering an excellent lifestyle right on the doorstep. Manchester Piccadilly Station, Manchester Arndale, Market Street, and the city's business districts are all within easy walking distance, while excellent transport links provide convenient access throughout Greater Manchester and beyond.

Key Details
First Floor
Ground rent - Peppercorn (£0)
Lease length - 972 years remaining
Service Charges - £3341 PA
EPC - D
Council Tax Band - E

Listed by

Fallowfield

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 89800239

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): ~4,151 m² (1.03 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

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Price history

34% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £250,000 +37.4%
Sold 15/01/2004 (22 years ago) £182,000 +33.8%
Sold 05/11/2001 (24 years ago) £136,000 —

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
THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 98 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1ER £317,500 20/03/2026 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 2 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £225,000 06/01/2026 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 17 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £330,000 22/10/2025 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 60 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EW £250,000 28/02/2025 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 45 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EU £185,000 14/06/2024 Flat
23 - 25 APARTMENT 10 HILTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EL £185,000 20/12/2023 Flat
THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 80 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1ER £250,000 01/12/2023 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 36 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EU £125,000 07/09/2023 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 10 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EU £174,000 30/08/2023 Flat
THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 57 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1ER £112,176 25/08/2023 Flat
THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 74 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1ER £325,000 19/06/2023 Flat
SPEAR BUILDING, 53 FLAT 2 SPEAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1DF £425,000 11/05/2023 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 38 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £180,000 31/03/2023 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 7 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £290,000 27/01/2023 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 86 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EW £147,000 23/01/2023 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 7 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EU £195,000 13/12/2022 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 39 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EU £125,000 02/12/2022 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 20 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £310,000 11/11/2022 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 31 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £200,000 13/10/2022 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 1 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £210,000 12/08/2022 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 69 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EW £186,000 27/07/2022 Flat
35 FLAT 104 HOULDSWORTH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EB £123,000 25/07/2022 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 80 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EW £220,000 22/07/2022 Flat
THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 102 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1ER £302,000 17/06/2022 Flat
23 - 25 APARTMENT 11 HILTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EL £220,000 08/06/2022 Flat
THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 93 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1ER £250,000 30/05/2022 Flat
72 - 76 APARTMENT 54 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EW £220,000 17/03/2022 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 36 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £210,000 11/03/2022 Flat
Same street THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 FLAT 50 NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EP £199,000 22/11/2021 Flat

Street average: £239,333 (9 sales)

Area average: £216,834 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.4%
10y growth 45.4%

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

1y (index) -0.9%
5y (index) 12.1%
10y (index) 56.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,236/mo
Realistic £1,373/mo
Optimistic £1,510/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

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

Location

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Address

14 Faraday Street

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Bella Spa 0.0 miles
Bus stop Manchester City Centre, Lever Street / Warwick Street (Stop EM) 0.0 miles
Shop Mad Printing 0.0 miles
Bus stop Stevenson Square 0.0 miles
University University of Law 0.3 miles
Train station Manchester Piccadilly 0.4 miles
University UCEN Manchester (Shena Simon Campus) 0.4 miles
Train station Manchester Victoria 0.5 miles
Hospital The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise 2.2 miles
Hospital Shiv Lodge Medical Centre 2.2 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
Co-Op Academy New Islington Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 10 Jul 2015
The Cooperative College Other 0.4 miles — (No rating)
Digital Advantage Other 0.4 miles — (No rating)
Abbey College Manchester Other 0.5 miles — (No rating)
Chetham's School of Music 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, Oldham Road, M4 £1,500/mo 2 0.16 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Transmission House, M4 £1,580/mo 2 0.18 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Goulden Street, M4 £1,495/mo 2 0.3 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Bendix St, M4 £1,550/mo 2 0.31 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,531/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 8.0% gross yield avg £239,333 sale, £1,600/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.61%
Max investor price (0.8%) £190,625
Target investor price (1%) £152,500
Gross yield 7.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.7×
Monthly cashflow £363/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 6%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).