Victoria North, Manchester
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| 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.
The initial proposal was withdrawn in 2012 due to a lack of funding.[2] The development was previously known as Manchester's Northern Gateway.[3] The project is projected to cost upwards of £4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.