# Millennial Magic! Invest in this UK property hotspot with the largest millennial population outside London   Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2017-06-02 Category: LIFESTYLE Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/lifestyle Meta Title: Manchester Leading Regional Creative Talent Market - Meta Description: Learn why Manchester is the top spot for millennials with creative flair and urban waterside living, as revealed by CBRE and Surrenden Invest. URL: https://financedigest.com/millennial-magic-invest-in-this-uk-property-hotspot-with-the-largest-millennial-population-outside-londonhtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/1-3-1736843784266-compressed.jpg) - **Manchester homes to highest number of millennials (CBRE)** - **Manchester is the UK’s leading regional creative talent market (CBRE)** - **Growing trends from millennials for an urban waterside living (Surrenden Invest)** ![Millennial Magic! Invest in this UK property hotspot with the largest millennial population outside London  2](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/2-2-1736843784242-compressed.jpg) [Research by CBRE has revealed](https://www.financedigest.com/the-pandemics-impact-on-working-mothers-new-research-reveals-that-two-thirds-have-stopped-working-or-now-work-less.html "The Pandemic’s Impact on Working Mothers: New Research Reveals That Two-Thirds Have Stopped Working or Now Work Less") that Manchester is proving to be the most sought after location for millennials. [According to the research](https://www.financedigest.com/senior-leaders-more-at-risk-of-burnout-than-ceos-according-to-new-research.html "Senior leaders more at risk of burnout than CEOs, according to new research"), the collective characteristics of locations with creative success include pools of highly educated graduates, good transport links, proximity to world class universities and large populations of millennials. The CBRE Top 25 has [revealed Manchester as the leading city in the UK regional creative talent market](https://www.financedigest.com/sales-forecasts-of-automotive-parts-remanufacturing-market-reveal-positive-outlook-through-2026.html "Sales Forecasts of Automotive Parts Remanufacturing Market Reveal Positive Outlook Through 2026") by some margin and Hometrack data (May 2017) reveals that Manchester continues to show the fastest house price growth rate in the UK at 8.4% per annum, up from 6.3% a year ago. ![Millennial Magic! Invest in this UK property hotspot with the largest millennial population outside London  3](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/3-1736843784503-compressed.jpg) The city currently holds the largest number of millennials along with a pool of highly skilled and creative professionals, in addition it has the largest number of inventive industries. Manchester also boasts links to several world-class universities with solid [computer science and research](https://www.financedigest.com/we-researched-dfinitys-internet-computer-and-this-is-what-we-learned.html "We Researched Dfinity’s Internet Computer and This Is What We Learned") rankings. As well as these admirable attributes, office, employment costs and [earnings to average house price](https://www.financedigest.com/henkel-trims-earnings-outlook-on-raw-material-price-spike.html "Henkel trims earnings outlook on raw material price spike") ratios have been found to be relatively reasonable. That is compared a number of [South East](https://www.financedigest.com/pimp-my-ride-south-east-drivers-most-likely-to-modify-their-cars.html "Pimp my ride! South East drivers most likely to modify their cars") locations and London. **“Here at Surrenden Invest we receive no end of interest in Manchester and this high demand does not look set to falter any time soon. Manchester is a very up and coming city full of creative flare, aspiration and** [opportunity – no wonder we have seen such an influx of young professionals! Millennials are taking over the Manchester market”.](https://www.financedigest.com/uv-disinfection-equipment-market-opportunities-demand-and-revenue-forecast-2025-tmr-study.html "UV Disinfection Equipment Market Opportunities, Demand and Revenue Forecast 2025 – TMR Study") **Jonathan Stephens, Managing Director,** **[Surrenden Invest](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00147-WhxlJ7cLTWjxm5HgAfgi2tkb4UzrA-9I-HUd12jGSE6LKEwprtsMyD9bIyib5YBfM6K9xXOBxbECNWXrWydGONT67i7GYEsK22wuJKCSMP6bGn2X7_ggRF6t2GUfja2E7wQz9fG_kFMoG8qkj8cRBrBClY8CXw-wJu3QRgRGNJ7hF4YS6jA==&c=OI1W0Z9oxs-yftathyuTQRkTn5mRyGn8fYvry1gl4AuXw-E3MA-_6A==&ch=ip4MGv1ySqDTxIcQWs1CGabJTQmVh-zKBl3MoOoYprCkpOTjVgDTfQ==)** So where are these millennials [calling home](https://www.financedigest.com/british-home-secretary-calls-on-other-nations-to-help-take-in-afghan-refugees.html "British Home Secretary calls on other nations to help take in Afghan refugees") within Manchester and hence, where the savvy property investors are also heading? Jonathan Stephens of leading investment agency, Surrenden Invests, tips the newly regenerated **Wilburn Basin**, the point where Manchester meets Salford in the south-west of the city. Built back in 1864, and used a mooring site on the River Irwell, the area played a key role in Manchester’s [industrial heritage but as more modern methods of transportation](https://www.financedigest.com/growing-transportation-industry-is-driving-demand-for-aluminum-sheet-market.html "Growing Transportation Industry Is Driving Demand For Aluminum Sheet Market") evolved, so the area fell into disrepair. The [last 3 years](https://www.financedigest.com/crypto-investors-step-up-risk-management-after-last-years-meltdowns.html "Crypto investors step up risk management after last year’s meltdowns") however have seen the three-acre deserted wasteland transformed into highly desirable waterside living with modern homes, ideal for millennials. ![Millennial Magic! Invest in this UK property hotspot with the largest millennial population outside London  4](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/4-1736843784300-compressed.jpg) **“We have witnessed the [growing trend](https://www.financedigest.com/global-animal-pregnancy-test-kits-market-2021-swot-analysis-drivers-restraints-growing-opportunities-latest-trends-applications-and-forecast-to-2028.html "Global Animal Pregnancy Test Kits Market 2021 SWOT Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Growing Opportunities, Latest Trends, Applications And Forecast To 2028") for urban waterside living over the past 6 -12 months, especially from young professionals looking for the perfect blend of city living and nature. Wilburn Basin adheres to this trend perfectly and was an instant hit with phase 1 of the scheme being completely oversubscribed and phase 2 selling fast as it nears completion.”** **Jonathan Stephens, Managing Director,** **[Surrenden Invest](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00147-WhxlJ7cLTWjxm5HgAfgi2tkb4UzrA-9I-HUd12jGSE6LKEwprtsMyD9bIyib5YBfM6K9xXOBxbECNWXrWydGONT67i7GYEsK22wuJKCSMP6bGn2X7_ggRF6t2GUfja2E7wQz9fG_kFMoG8qkj8cRBrBClY8CXw-wJu3QRgRGNJ7hF4YS6jA==&c=OI1W0Z9oxs-yftathyuTQRkTn5mRyGn8fYvry1gl4AuXw-E3MA-_6A==&ch=ip4MGv1ySqDTxIcQWs1CGabJTQmVh-zKBl3MoOoYprCkpOTjVgDTfQ==)** [Wilburn Basin](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00147-WhxlJ7cLTWjxm5HgAfgi2tkb4UzrA-9I-HUd12jGSE6LKEwprtsMyD9bIyib5sBfYiPo7bcgwZK05coV0Y-NAyMTpGSh2BpMzpyEl586KkHgR5Sw9fkkg27Rv6sTHTaPFLYp2uhYsKwSuL7K6MH86DB0vDNiFqodocaWG_EQrLBaXksnxbBZBRxcHyWWeOJ7TZL9fgggVGPtVS32FdOvlz1B9We1AWDc-GWJQZeI=&c=OI1W0Z9oxs-yftathyuTQRkTn5mRyGn8fYvry1gl4AuXw-E3MA-_6A==&ch=ip4MGv1ySqDTxIcQWs1CGabJTQmVh-zKBl3MoOoYprCkpOTjVgDTfQ==), available through Surrenden Invest, compromises of four distinct blocks which vary in stories, all of which offer fantastic views across Manchester city. Each apartment is built to the highest specification and the residential facilities are exceptional including a 24/7 concierge, architecturally landscaped gardens and seating areas around the river basin as well as a gym, cinema, residents lounge and meeting rooms. Prices for units in the current phase 2 start from **£165,000**. ![Millennial Magic! Invest in this UK property hotspot with the largest millennial population outside London  5](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/5-1736843784215-compressed.jpg) --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---