FLAT 5
THE SORTING HOUSE, 83, NEWTON STREET, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M1 1EP
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (972 years remaining on lease)
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£182,000 Jan 2004
Local average
£267,736 (-6.6%)
Street crime
5 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 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
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
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 35 FLAT G01 HOULDSWORTH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 1EB | £157,500 | 10/03/2022 | 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: £208,834 (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 May 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).