# MediaCityUK / Salford Quays vs other Manchester submarkets

> MediaCityUK / Salford Quays (trophy, ~£42/sqft/yr · ≈ $53.3 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Manchester Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- MediaCityUK / Salford Quays sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent £42/sqft/yr · ≈ $53.3 PSF/yr USD vs city average 45.
- Compared submarkets: Spinningfields (trophy), NOMA (trophy), New Bailey / Salford Central (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Manchester
- **submarket**: MediaCityUK / Salford Quays
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: £42/sqft/yr · ≈ $53.3 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $57/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 11.2%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with MediaCityUK / Salford Quays in Manchester?
Spinningfields, NOMA, New Bailey / Salford Central

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/manchester/mediacity-salford-quays/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.