{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/manchester/industries/startup-tech",
  "title": "Startup tech office space in Manchester",
  "description": "Where startup tech occupiers cluster in Manchester, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Startup tech occupiers in Manchester typically cluster in New Bailey / Salford Central, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($120–175/sqft), and pay around 45 GBP/sqft ($57 USD) on Class A.",
  "tldr": [
    "Preferred submarket: New Bailey / Salford Central.",
    "Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($120–175/sqft).",
    "Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.",
    "Class A rent context: 45 GBP/sqft ($57 USD).",
    "Typical lease: 10 years with 18 months rent-free.",
    "Talent depth in Manchester: 85/100."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "Manchester",
    "industry": "Startup tech",
    "naics": "541511, 541512, 518210",
    "preferredSubmarket": "New Bailey / Salford Central",
    "preferredFitoutSpec": "Mid",
    "fitoutBand": "$120–175/sqft",
    "sqftPerSeat": 130,
    "classARentLocal": "45 GBP/sqft/yr",
    "classARentUsd": "$57/sqft/yr",
    "vacancyPct": "11.2%",
    "typicalLeaseYears": 10,
    "typicalRentFreeMonths": 18,
    "talentIndex": 85,
    "corporateTaxPct": "25%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Where do startup tech occupiers lease office space in Manchester?",
      "answer": "Most cluster in New Bailey / Salford Central. Rent runs ~45 GBP/sqft ($57 USD) for trophy and prime stock."
    },
    {
      "question": "What fit-out spec do startup tech occupiers run in Manchester?",
      "answer": "Typically mid at $120–175/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Manchester?",
      "answer": "Plan ~130 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 13,000 sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "What NAICS codes describe the startup tech vertical?",
      "answer": "Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541511, 541512, 518210."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the talent index in Manchester?",
      "answer": "85/100. Use the city profile for full detail."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "city-industry",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/manchester/industries/startup-tech), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}