About
An 82-apartment build-to-rent scheme called The Ice Plant in Manchester city centre (M4), developed and managed by Northern Group, completed in 2012.
Key Statistics
Total Units
82
Completion Date
1 January 2012
Broadband
Gigabit available
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
EPC Rating
Predominantly B(28 certificates)
Source: EPC register (MHCLG)
Developer
Unlock with ProLocal authority average (Manchester)
All property types
£1,352/month
1-bed £989·2-bed £1,216·3-bed £1,410·4+ bed £1,989
Flats (all sizes)
£1,131/month
Area-wide market context, not this scheme's rents — Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, May 2026 (OGL v3)
Operator
Northern Group
Asset Owner
Northern Group
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