Circle Square is a completed, institutionally operated residential development in the heart of Manchester — now available to individual investors for the first time. With 98% of apartments currently occupied and up to 7.5% gross yields already achieved, this opportunity offers stable income, immediate rental demand, and compelling long-term growth potential.
Set within the city’s thriving Oxford Road Corridor — home to global employers, two major universities, and over 70,000 students — Circle Square attracts a tenant demographic of graduates, postgraduates and professionals seeking premium rental living in Manchester’s best-connected neighbourhood.
With a deposit structure of just 10% upfront and nothing further to pay until August 2026, this is an asset that combines the performance of a stabilised building with the flexibility of an off-plan investment.
This is not a concept or a construction site. It’s a fully operational, income-generating residential asset with a four-year track record of performance — now available for individual ownership.
Circle Square represents a rare combination of proven rental stability, prime central location, and a favourable payment structure, offering investors a low-risk route into one of the UK’s top-performing property markets.
Circle Square has been professionally managed by Vita Group and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund — offering assurance in quality, maintenance, and tenant experience This is a rare chance to acquire an institutional-grade apartment — in a fully operational scheme — with the pricing, flexibility and upside typically reserved for off-plan investors.
All units at Circle Square are income-generating from day one, with demand driven by young professionals and postgrads the development is already delivering 6.5-7% rental yield.
Circle Square Manchester has delivered consistent tenant demand and minimal voids since completion, with an average letting period of just 11 days and 98% occupancy maintained to date.
Secure your apartment now with a 10% deposit. The remaining 90% isn’t due until August 2026 — freeing up capital for other investments in the meantime.
Independent forecasts from JLL and Savills project a 10%+ increase in Manchester property values over the next 12 months.
Rental demand in Manchester city centre has surged, with JLL reporting a 46% increase in rents over the past five years – the highest growth of any major UK city.
The city’s population is expanding at twice the national rate, driven by inward migration, graduate retention, and job creation in high-growth sectors such as tech, education, and life sciences.
Manchester now retains 51% of its graduates, creating a robust pipeline of young, salaried tenants who prefer city-centre living close to work, culture and connectivity.
Circle Square sits within Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor – a flagship regeneration zone and one of the most dynamic districts in the city. It’s home to:
With a growing number of international flights, major transport investments including HS2, and a local economy now outperforming Wales and Northern Ireland in GDP terms, Manchester continues to climb investor rankings.
And unlike other cities, the undersupply of central, high-quality homes means demand is not just strong — it’s structural.
Designed and operated to institutional standards, the building blends premium architecture with market-leading amenity provision. This is rental property that holds its value — and commands tenant loyalty.
This 15-storey residential building comprises 270 completed apartments — spanning studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Each apartment is finished to a high specification, including integrated Zanussi appliances, quartz worktops, luxury bathrooms with rainfall showers, and energy-efficient mechanical ventilation systems. Apartments also feature ultra-fast broadband, LVT flooring, and generous ceiling heights to enhance liveability.
At the top of the building, residents enjoy access to three rooftop terraces, offering skyline views across Manchester and overlooking the beautifully landscaped Symphony Park. These outdoor areas provide a social, relaxing extension of each apartment — highly prized by tenants seeking green space in a central postcode.
Inside, residents can book three private dining rooms, ideal for entertaining guests, celebrating special occasions or enjoying a night in with restaurant-style ambience. These kinds of shared yet exclusive amenities help drive longer tenancy durations and justify premium rental rates.
A stand-out feature of Circle Square is its extensive co-working environment, developed and recently expanded in direct response to resident feedback. The space includes:
As hybrid working becomes the norm, tenants are increasingly looking for homes that double as productive spaces. These features not only meet that demand — it exceeds it. Differentiating Circle Square from legacy residential schemes that lack such foresight.
Residents benefit from a 24-hour concierge service, adding both convenience and a layer of reassurance — particularly appealing to international students, professionals, and those new to the city. A secure parcel storage system ensures seamless deliveries, while a Salto mobile-access control system gives tenants easy, secure entry to all areas of the building via phone or fob.
Importantly for investors, Circle Square isn’t just well-equipped — it’s also well-managed. Over £500,000 has been reinvested into the development’s amenity spaces in response to resident surveys. This level of attention to tenant satisfaction is rare — and it speaks volumes about the development’s ongoing performance. High renewal rates, fewer voids, and positive reviews are a direct result of this commitment to quality.
This is a building designed to grow in value and deliver on its promise — not just in year one, but across the full investment lifecycle.
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Circle Square floorplans are available on request - to request your copy and to find out live availability at this development please contact Centrick New Homes on 0121 347 6116 (option 2) or email newhomes@centrick.com
Circle Square sits at the heart of Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor — a thriving, high-density district known for innovation, education and global business. It's one of the city’s most dynamic and desirable locations, and for tenants, it offers everything they want within walking distance. The development itself overlooks Symphony Park, a new green square that anchors the Circle Square neighbourhood — a carefully curated mix of residential, commercial, cultural and public space. This walkable ecosystem is what makes the M1 postcode so compelling: residents can live, work, study, and socialise all in one place.
Circle Square is surrounded by institutions that draw in more than 70,000 students and thousands of knowledge-sector workers every day: The University of Manchester – 7-minute walk Manchester Metropolitan University – 10-minute walk Manchester Technology Centre – 2-minute walk Citylabs & Manchester Science Park – 5 minutes by bike It’s this critical mass of education and enterprise that fuels ongoing rental demand. From postgraduate students to tech consultants, biomedical researchers to design freelancers, Circle Square places residents in the centre of where Manchester thinks, builds, and grows.
From a commuter and travel perspective, Circle Square is incredibly well connected. Residents can walk to: Oxford Road Station in 6 minutes Piccadilly Station in 15 minutes St Peter’s Square tram stop in under 10 minutes From here, fast rail connections put London just two hours away, with HS2 expected to reduce that even further. Manchester Airport is also just 20 minutes by train, offering direct flights to more than 200 destinations worldwide. For residents, that means more flexibility. For investors, it means a wider tenant pool — including commuters, expats, international students and young professionals working in and around Greater Manchester.
Step outside and you’re moments from: Independent cafés and bars – including Hello Oriental, Federal and North Taproom Galleries, museums and music venues – including the Manchester Museum and Palace Theatre. Manchester’s Northern Quarter and Chinatown – both walkable, both vibrant. Gyms, yoga studios and wellness spaces – all part of the wider Circle Square ecosystem. This is what the new generation of city-centre tenants expect: walkable neighbourhoods, green space, community, and cultural edge. Circle Square delivers all of that — and that’s why it rents fast, and holds its value.
Manchester’s growth story isn’t slowing. While the government has restructured its HS2 plans, the city is set to benefit from a new era of targeted, high-impact investment — with over £2.5 billion committed to Greater Manchester transport schemes in the latest infrastructure budget.
As of June 2025, the UK government has signed off a £113 billion national infrastructure package, with Manchester named as a core beneficiary. Among the headline projects is a new railway line between Manchester and Liverpool, backed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves following consistent lobbying from city leaders Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram.
This new east–west connection — to be delivered in phases — is expected to significantly boost regional productivity and further enhance Manchester’s status as the North’s de facto capital. It will also link into future rail extensions, creating a stronger, faster urban network across the Northern Powerhouse.
The Oxford Road Corridor, where Circle Square is located, is already a flagship regeneration zone — home to two major universities, the Manchester Science Park, NHS innovation hubs, and the Manchester Technology Centre. Over £1 billion has already been invested into the Corridor in recent years, with further commercial and public sector developments planned.
For property investors, these investments are more than headlines — they’re catalysts for growth. New transport links increase commuter demand. Green space and public realm enhancements improve tenant experience. And sustained infrastructure funding ensures Manchester continues to outperform the national average on both rental yields and capital growth.
Circle Square stands at the heart of this progress. With the infrastructure now secured to support Manchester’s next chapter, early investors are positioned to benefit from a city in transformation — not speculation.
Unlike traditional off-plan schemes, Circle Square is a fully operational, income-generating development — but with the flexibility of a phased payment plan. Investors can secure a completed, high-performing apartment today with just a 10% deposit, and pay the remaining 90% on completion in August 2026.
This allows buyers to lock in today’s pricing and start preparing for capital appreciation and strong rental performance — all without the cashflow pressure of an immediate balance payment.
£5,495 reservation and administration fee
10% deposit payable on exchange of contracts
No further payments until August 2026
This structure allows investors to preserve capital, diversify portfolios, or plan ahead for leveraging strategies — all while securing a prime, tenant-ready asset in one of the UK’s most dynamic cities.
With strong rental performance already in place, premium tenant demand, and the opportunity to defer completion until 2026, Circle Square represents one of the most compelling city-centre investments available to private buyers today. To receive the latest availability, pricing, and performance data — or to speak directly with a member of the Centrick Invest team — register your interest below.
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