Victoria North, Manchester
| Victoria North | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
Victoria North is a proposed new town and inner-city development area in Greater Manchester, England. The development is located north of Manchester Victoria station and covers 380 acres (150 ha) of brownfield land,[1] divided into seven neighbourhoods.
History
The initial proposal was withdrawn in 2012 due to a lack of funding.[2] The development was previously known as Manchester's Northern Gateway.[3] The project is projected to cost upwards of £4 billion.[4]
In September 2025, it was named as one of 12 locations by the government's New Towns Taskforce.[5][6] Manchester City Council has described the project as one of the UK's largest and most ambitious regeneration schemes, and the biggest in the history of Manchester.[7] The development will include 15,000 new homes.[8] The site, which will comprise seven neighbourhoods, is located between Manchester city centre and Collyhurst.[9]
In March 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced that Victoria North was one of seven shortlisted areas for potential development. The other areas were Brabazon and West Innovation Arc, Gloucestershire; Crews Hill and Chase Park, Enfield; Leeds South Bank, West Yorkshire; Tempsford, Bedfordshire; Thamesmead, south-east London; and a site in Milton Keynes. Further consultation is expected to take place, with final decisions due later in the year.[10]
Developments
Under construction
| Project | Developer | Units | Year | Neighbourhood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Riverside | Far East Consortium (FEC) | 634 | 2025 | Red Bank | |
| Downtown Victoria North | McGoff | 237[11] | U/C | New Town | |
| Collyhurst Village | FEC/Manchester City Council | 274 | 2025 | Collyhurst |
In development
Manchester-based developer Renaker submitted a proposal for 977 homes in the New Cross neighbourhood, located south of Victoria North. The scheme includes a 31-storey tower and several smaller buildings.[12]
MCR Property Group proposed a 1,200-home development on a 6.6-acre (2.7 ha) site previously occupied by the Rochdale Road Gasworks. The scheme was approved by Manchester City Council in 2021.[13]
FEC has outlined its next steps, including the 322-home Kingfisher building and the 189-home Falcon,[14] both situated adjacent to the company's completed Victoria Riverside development.
Transport and infrastructure
Victoria North will be connected by a new Metrolink tram stop at Sandhills.[15]
Alongside housing, new schools and medical facilities are being developed through a joint venture between Manchester City Council and FEC.[16]
The masterplan also includes 99 acres (40 ha) of parkland, particularly concentrated around Irk Valley and Sandhills Park.[17]
References
- ^ Hatmaker, Julia (28 September 2025). "New towns in Manchester and Cheshire East make govt shortlist". Place North West. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ Davies, Ethan (30 June 2024). "What's happening with Manchester's first 'new town' in decades, two years on". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Red Bank Regeneration". L&Q at Victoria Riverside. Archived from the original on 11 November 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ Davies, Ethan (22 July 2024). "Victoria North developer issues 'significant' update on £4 billion project". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 11 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ Walker, Simon. "Council Leader welcomes New Towns Government support to deliver major Victoria North regeneration programme in Manchester". Manchester City Council. Archived from the original on 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Mapped: The 12 new towns set to be built around UK". The Independent. 30 September 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Victoria North regeneration | Victoria North regeneration". Manchester City Council. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ Timan, Joseph (29 September 2025). "Manchester's new town with 15,000 homes to be built soon after big announcement". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ Timan, Joseph (28 September 2025). "Labour's first 12 'new towns' announced with two to 'serve' Greater Manchester". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 11 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ Seddon, Paul (22 March 2026). "Ministers name seven areas where 'new towns' could be built". BBC News. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ^ "Work starts on site at Rochdale Road". McGoff Construction. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ Whelan, Dan (22 May 2023). "Renaker acquires 1,000-home Manchester opportunity". Place North West. Archived from the original on 22 January 2026. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ Whelan, Dan (15 December 2023). "MCR ready to move on 1,200-home Manchester resi". Place North West. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ Moore, Katy (30 July 2024). "Victoria North | FEC to launch 322 new homes in the next phase of Red Bank Riverside". Far East Consortium. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ Timan, Joseph (13 February 2025). "New Metrolink stop one step closer with £1.5m for Manchester 'new town'". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 7 March 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ Davies, Ethan (28 June 2024). "The rise of Victoria North: Manchester's new urban frontier". I Love Manchester. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Victoria North". Victoria North. Retrieved 24 October 2025.