M14Manchester

Moss Side & Rusholme Corridor

Moss Side & Rusholme Corridor investment guide. Average gross yield 8.0%, tenant's market rental demand.

8.0%avg gross yield

£238kavg sold price (402 sales, 12mo)

Tenant's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

8.0%

+2.5% vs Manchester avg (5.5%)

Average Asking Price

£237,500

high confidence (402 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,155

2-bed · 3-bed £1,488 · 6.7% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£286

City avg £423/sqft · 137 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in M14

1-bed

£923

per month

5.4% yield

2-bed

£1,155

per month

6.7% yield

3-bed

£1,488

per month

6.9% yield

4-bed

£2,107

per month

7.4% yield

Ownership mix

M14 vs UK average · 23,494 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 44% privately rented (btl) (24pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

13.0%(UK 32.9%)

-19.9pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

14.5%(UK 29.7%)

-15.2pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

44.2%(UK 20.3%)

+23.9pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

28.3%(UK 17.1%)

+11.2pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in M14

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Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.0%	£234,037	£1,373
Semi-detached →	5.9%	£325,000	£1,610
Detached →	4.7%	£391,041	£1,517
Flat →	8.1%	£178,217	£1,201

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About Moss Side & Rusholme Corridor (M14, Manchester)

M14 attracts property investors primarily due to its strong 8.0% gross yield, which is notably above many Manchester postcodes. The area benefits from consistent rental demand and relatively affordable entry prices, making it accessible for buy-to-let portfolios of varying sizes.

The tenant demographic is mixed, spanning from young professionals and students (particularly near Rusholme's educational institutions) to families seeking affordable housing. One-bedroom properties command around £923 monthly rent, with larger three and four-bedroom units reaching £1,488 and £2,107 respectively, indicating diverse rental demand across property types.

Investors should note the current tenant's market conditions, which may put downward pressure on rents and reduce negotiating leverage. The area has experienced historic socioeconomic challenges, so thorough due diligence on specific streets, local investment initiatives, and property condition is essential before committing capital.

Sold Price Trend - M14

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-34.8% over 2 years

Flip Activity - M14

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+0.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

0 mo

Flip rate

0.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

henbury street

Terraced

Bought Sept 24

£150k

Sold Feb 26

£210k

17 mo+40.0%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - M14

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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