Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, 6:39 am
MediaCityUK Development Seems to Have Stalled
Filed under: Facing Old Trafford (MUFC)
he other day we visited MediaCityUK, where some building projects appear to be a failure (probably not enough apartment units sold).
It was a bright, sunny day and we stayed there to feed birds, eat snacks, and soak in some sunlight. Not much has changed in the place since 10 years ago.
Sometimes I still get spammed by estate companies trying to sell “properties” in MediaCityUK. The place has not developed much (further) in recent years and the Therme Manchester water resort is built near the Trafford Centre, not Old Trafford. Many shops in the Lowry are ‘boarded up’ and shut. It looks like a failed mall.
12 years ago we looked around at homes (advertised around MediaCityUK). We’re glad we chose not to go ahead with that.
Some place in Manchester develop and thrive, whereas others lose momentum.
