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Eda, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2025

4.96

4.96

(108 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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 239 in North West England

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The James Liverpool, L2

By The James

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4.95

4.95

(120 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 239 in North West England

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Vox, M15

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.93

4.93

(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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 239 in North West England

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The Keel, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.93

4.93

(224 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 239 in North West England

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The Castings, M1

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.93

4.93

(81 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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 239 in North West England

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Josh C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Castings, M1

Sept 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The Castings builds a sense of community while ensuring you live in a modern and luxurious flat.

Josh C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Castings, M1

Sept 2025

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

The area is great in general for local shops as there are small corner shops less than a minute walk away and a big Aldi for big shops 5 minutes away. There are also a lot of local businesses very close to the building as well as large areas of grass / benches to sit and relax in. Transport is great as there is a train station 5 minutes away and a tram stop 3 minutes away as well as multiple bus stops around the area. Parking is almost always available, and the noise from cars is never heard despite being very close to a main road. The bins are emptied regularly so I always have space to dispose of my rubbish and there is no antisocial behaviour in this area.

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

Building management has responded within the same day or the day after depending on the time the concern was raised. Maintenance issues are typically fixed within 1-2 days and other issues are usually resolved within 1-3 days.

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

Before moving in I wish I knew there was 24/7 night staff who are friendly and will always welcome you home after coming back from a night out.


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Clo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Prescot Park, L34

Sept 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

The property is a simple modern design

Clo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Prescot Park, L34

Sept 2025

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

Lovely area and very accessible to shops, restaurants and bars in the local area. Not much traffic noise or anything like that.

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

With my flat, any issues raised have been responded to with in a few days and repaired. Only thing I have found difficult is getting familiar to the systems used to communicate.

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

I wish I’d asked more questions upon viewing or getting keys just make sure I knew where things such as internet requirements & meter readings where located and also how some things worked in the flat


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

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Ethan d (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodnook, BB5

Sept 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

The kitchen is a standout feature

Ethan d (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodnook, BB5

Sept 2025

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

Very friendly neighbours nice area close to shops and local things to do plenty of gyms and parks locallyin

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

Yes a couple of issues both of which were sorted with no issues

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

There isn’t much to be honest I’m quite happy with it


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

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O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodnook, BB5

Sept 2025

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Good development

O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodnook, BB5

Sept 2025

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

Have lived in this area for a few months now and have really enjoyed the house itself. Modern design and great facilities, have really made our house into a home. Parking availability can be a pain after 5pm clock in a two car household who both work full time. Shared back alley and neighbouring houses let the area down, with bin bags piled up.

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

Maintenance issues have been resolved quickly and with good communication.

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

Wish we would have known more about neighbours not looking after their gardens, and parking.


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

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Ben (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Elevate, M13

Sept 2025

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

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Building manager is very good

Ben (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Elevate, M13

Sept 2025

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

Enjoy have a Lidl nearby. Good bus links with 50, 53, 192, 142/42 close by. Green spaces with Birchfield and Platt Field parks nearby. High car traffic volume and noise with poor behaviour and poor parking from car drivers. Large amount of litter on the streets and fly tipping down alleys (I have tried to clear but it keeps coming back...). Bin collections generally good, even when residents don't adhere to waste disposal rules.

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

Very good, either by email or via the PlaceFirst app. Usually within the same day or as soon as.

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

Maybe having recycling containers inside the flat and/or coffee table. Space for a small hoover.


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

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