About
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000 students and over 5,100 members of staff. It is home to four faculties. It is the fifth-largest university in the United Kingdom by total enrolment.
PBSA Demand
Second large corridor university. Broader price band than UoM — cluster and mid-spec ensuite product leases well when walk times stay short.
- City avg rent
- £150-£220/week
- City occupancy
- 95-98%
- City yield range
- 5.5-7.5%
Key Information
- Coat of arms
- City
- Manchester
- Region
- Greater Manchester
- Student population (approx)
- 39,545
PBSA Near This University
12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 6,194 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester House | 438 | < 0.1 mi | Homes for Students | Manchester |
| Element | 567 | < 0.1 mi | CRM Students | Manchester |
| Sir Charles Groves Hall | 600 | 0.1 mi | Unite Students | Manchester |
| Cavendish Place | 31 | 0.2 mi | Host Student Accommodation | Manchester |
| Vita Student Circle Square | 576 | 0.2 mi | Vita Student | Manchester |
| New Medlock House | 690 | 0.2 mi | Unite Students | Manchester |
| MSV | 301 | 0.2 mi | Njoy Student Living | Manchester |
| Square Gardens Acer Towers | 1187 | 0.3 mi | — | Manchester |
| Bridgewater Heights | 520 | 0.3 mi | Unite Students | Manchester |
| Piccadilly Point | 588 | 0.3 mi | Unite Students | Manchester |
| Artisan Heights | 603 | 0.3 mi | Unite Students | Manchester |
| The Chapel | 93 | 0.3 mi | Hello Student | Manchester |
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Unite Group Signals Slowdown in UK PBSA Developments
Unite Group has cautioned that the viability of new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) developments is diminishing due to rising costs and tighter regulations. The company anticipates a significant slowdown in new developments over the next few years, affecting the UK PBSA market overall.
Unite Group Refines PBSA Portfolio Focus on Top UK Universities
Unite Group is set to reshape its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) portfolio by concentrating investments in the UK’s strongest universities. The plan involves selling 15,000 to 20,000 beds while enhancing partnerships and development pipelines to secure long-term growth and occupancy rates.
Irwin M&E Wins Contract for Unite’s Cambridge Halls Project
Irwin M&E has been chosen by GRAHAM Group to handle the mechanical and electrical services for Unite Students’ Cambridge Halls PBSA redevelopment at Manchester Metropolitan University. The project will deliver 1,101 student bedrooms and aims for completion by the 2029/2030 academic year.
Far East Orchard Begins Manchester PBSA Development
Far East Orchard has received approval to commence its 239-bed purpose-built student accommodation project at Plymouth Grove in Manchester. With completion targeted for 2028, this development will address the ongoing demand for student housing in one of the UK’s most undersupplied markets.