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Best places to live in North West England

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Eda, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2024

4.96

4.96

(100 reviews)

£1,235-£1,980 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Welcome to Erie Dock Apartments, or Eda for short. Where life's less complicated, from parcel signing to private dining, workplace to WiFi, it’s all sorted for you. All Eda's furnished apartments include king size beds with ottoman storage, corner sofas and TV units to name a few. With floor to ceiling windows looking out over the Quays and Manchester skyline, Eda’s apartments are bright and spacious with open plan living areas. Each apartment has a modern fully fitted kitchen with utility storage, spacious bedrooms with bespoke designed fitted wardrobes and bathrooms all finished to the high standard of Eda. It doesn’t stop there - you can even bring your pet at no extra cost! Eda sits at the top of Erie Dock in the heart of Salford Quays. With paddle boarders, kayakers and an occasional brave swimmer, this is where the city meets the open water. As you follow the dock, you’ll find The Lowry Theatre, Imperial War Museum and Media City UK. And with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars within easy walking distance (and a tram stop right outside the door), you’ll be well connected to Salford, Manchester and beyond. You can get from sofa to city in just 15 minutes.
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Ranked 1st out of 238 in North West England

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The James Liverpool, L2

By The James

Award winner 2024

4.95

4.95

(119 reviews)

£845-£975 pcm

1 beds

The James Liverpool is a vibrant community located in the heart of the city on James Street. The new development serves as a place for big thinkers and game changers to live, work, and socialise, while they pursue their big and bold goals. The James offers everything necessary for modern living under one roof, including spaces for focus, a quiet five minutes, or conversation with others. All of the fully furnished studios are private and have access to shared communal spaces situated on the first floor, and all on-site amenities. Residents also benefit from a gym, laundry facilities, high speed Internet, an outdoor terrace, and an active social calendar. Live. Work. Play. Your Way.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 238 in North West England

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The Keel, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2024

4.93

4.93

(207 reviews)

£720-£1,649 pcm

Studios, 2, 3 beds

The Keel, a build-to-rent development managed by Allsop, sits in Queen's Dock, Liverpool. Comprising of 240 apartments overlooking the River Mersey, residents benefit from onsite concierge and a private residents' gym. As well as this, the development is pet friendly and has access to a wide variety of transport links.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 238 in North West England

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The Castings, M1

By Native Communities

4.93

4.93

(75 reviews)

£1,180-£2,165 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

The Castings offers studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments in Manchester’s newest neighbourhood, Piccadilly East. Residents benefit from top-notch amenities ranging from 3 roof terraces, complete with wraparound views of Manchester, to a high-spec gym and studio space with 24/7 virtual classes. Additionally, there are 2 social lounges, a cinema room, bookable private dining room and a working hub with meeting rooms and private booths.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 238 in North West England

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Vox, M15

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2024

4.92

4.92

(244 reviews)

£845-£1,305 pcm

1, 2 beds

Vox, managed by Allsop is located just off the A56 in Manchester. The Vox offers a collection of 1,2 and 3-bed apartments. Moreover, they are only a short bus away from the city centre. In addition to underbuilding parking, there is also storage for over 280 bikes. These are monitored by CCTV and stored behind fob operated doors. Other facilities include a gym, roof terrace and residents lounge.
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Ranked 5th out of 238 in North West England

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Z M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Duo at Upperbanks, OL16

Jun 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great living experience at DUO

Z M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Duo at Upperbanks, OL16

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good aspects: It’s a very nice location. Literally two minutes away there are all the shopping spots. For grocery and stuff there are M&S and Aldi that meet different needs. And it’s 4 minutes away from the tram stop. Bad aspect: the parking isn’t a good value of money. Its environment and its facilities are not worthy for the price we need to pay per month.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They respond to these things in a timely manner and they always do their best to get your issues resolved quickly.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

So far everything is quite good and I don’t think there’s anything worth to be concerned.


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Mrs Akbar (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Duo at Upperbanks, OL16

Jun 2025

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5
5
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5

The place , the neighborhood, the cleanliness, the staff everything topnotch.Kudos to the entire team.

Mrs Akbar (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Duo at Upperbanks, OL16

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I love the area. It has all we need within a walking distance. The bus and tram station is literally 4 mins from the place.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They were sorted at the earliest and front desk staff really helped with everything especially Christina and khalid.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Good neighborhood , accessible eateries, wonderful staff


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Hassan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Residences Manchester, M15

Jun 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent Living with Great Amenities and Staff

Hassan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Residences Manchester, M15

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Public transport is generally reliable, with frequent buses and a nearby train/tube station that makes commuting easy.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has been responsive, addressing issues professionally whenever raised.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that there was ongoing construction nearby, which caused some daytime noise and minor disruptions.


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Lauren B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Duo at Upperbanks, OL16

Jun 2025

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5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great sense of community!

Lauren B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Duo at Upperbanks, OL16

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

We live next to the new shopping area with a good range of shops, independent bars, and cafes nearby. Tram, bus, and rail links to Manchester are on the doorstep, making travel very easy. There are open spaces nearby for walking. Parking on our street is usually fine, and bin collections are reliable. Occasionally, traffic noise can be heard during peak times, but it is generally a quiet street with no major anti-social behaviour issues.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Most issues have been resolved quickly by helpful staff, but one staff member often forgets to respond to our queries.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

We wish we had known that visitor parking is quite limited if the shops are busy, so it’s worth planning in advance if you have family or friends visiting. Also, while most staff are helpful, there can be delays in replies from some, so it’s good to follow up on any queries. A tip: join the resident events early as they’re a great way to meet neighbours and feel settled quickly.

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Aditya P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Jun 2025

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5
5
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5

Homely at Milliner's Yard

Aditya P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Milliner's Yard fits within the bridge of both convenience and accessibility. On one end we are only 5 minutes walk away from Liverpool Lime Street, the other direction houses a Lidl. There are varieties of food options available, and if nothing fits the taste, the city centre is only 10 mins away. Security was a major priority for our move, and staying here feels very homely more so because there is always someone to approach to in the concierge. Everyone from the team has turned out to be very accommodating and helpful - we realised this right from the day of our move-in. Waste disposal has been very appropriately managed with sufficient number of bins and timely collections throughout. Additionally the bin areas have been maintained in a professional manner with regular cleaning and management.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The management has been always friendly, responsive and open to answer any questions.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The apartments are very well insulated that it is always warm even though it is chilling outside.

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