Flexible workspace in MediaCity
Flexible workspace is the umbrella term for any office you take on a short, all-inclusive agreement instead of a lease — serviced offices, coworking memberships, managed floors and hybrid day passes. One monthly fee, one contract, and the ability to scale desks up or down at review points. In MediaCity expect an indicative £260–£400 per desk per month, a short walk from MediaCityUK.
The area
Why MediaCity for flexible workspace?
A waterside campus at Salford Quays built around the BBC and ITV, with modern buildings, studios and the cheapest grade-A desks in Greater Manchester.
Broadcast, production, digital agencies, gaming and the supply chain around the two broadcasters.
Around 30% below Spinningfields for newer space. For occupiers searching office space to rent in MediaCity, private office MediaCity, or office space near MediaCityUK, the trade-off is straightforward: this district's rate reflects its address and transport, and stepping one district out reliably reduces it.
Included
What's included with flexible workspace
- Rolling or short-term licence instead of a commercial lease
- Rent, rates, service charge, utilities and cleaning in one fee
- Furnished, cabled and connected from day one
- Ability to add, drop or relocate desks at review points
- Access to meeting rooms, breakout space and other buildings in the network
Indicative pricing
Flexible workspace pricing around MediaCity
| Area | Indicative per desk / month | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| MediaCity | £260–£400 | Around 30% below Spinningfields for newer space. |
| Spinningfields | £380–£550 | National law firms, banks, accountancy practices and corporate regional HQs. |
| Deansgate | £340–£500 | Professional services, property and construction, technology and consultancies. |
| Piccadilly | £280–£430 | Technology, digital, media and companies whose staff commute in by train from across the North. |
Prices shown are indicative market estimates for guidance only, based on typical flexible workspace rates for this area. They are not quotes. Live availability and actual pricing are confirmed on enquiry — call us and we will benchmark real options for your team size and move-in date.
Commuting
Transport to MediaCity
MediaCityUK Metrolink, 20 minutes to Manchester city centre.
Compare options in MediaCity
MediaCity is running at an indicative £260–£400 per desk / month
Check it against the district table, size the budget for your headcount, then read the contract terms before you sign.
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Costs, contracts and calculators for MediaCity
Frequently asked questions
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Important: where this page uses the words “rent”, “rental”, “lease” or “let” to describe workspace, those terms are used for descriptive and search purposes only. The agreement offered by flexible workspace operators is a licence to occupy, not a lease or tenancy, and it does not confer security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Prices shown are indicative estimates, not quotes or offers.