House of Social Manchester

If you're searching for student accommodation in Manchester that goes beyond a room and a key, House of Social Manchester is one of the most talked-about new additions to the city's student housing landscape. Opened in September 2025 at 10 Coleman Street (also referenced as Sir Howard Bernstein Approach), Manchester M15 4ND, House of Social is a brand-new concept, part student accommodation, part food hall, and entirely designed around the idea that the best years of your life happen where community is built daily.

Located on First Street, right between Oxford Road and Manchester's arts district, it is within a 10-minute walk of both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, a genuinely rare dual-university walking distance in one of the UK's most competitive student cities.

What Makes House of Social Different?

The building's ground floor is home to a five-vendor food hall featuring independent kitchens serving a range of international cuisines. This is not a vending machine corner or a canteen; it is a fully operating food hall open to residents and the public, with exclusive resident offers. For students, it means restaurant-quality food, daily social opportunity, and a reason to "stay in" that most student accommodations simply cannot offer. As their own tagline puts it, staying in is the new going out.

Room Types at House of Social Manchester

House of Social offers cluster-style shared apartments, 2-bed, 5-bed, and 6-bed configurations, with every resident having their own private en suite bathroom. Room tiers are as follows:

Essential Room: the most affordable option, with a large double bed, a study desk, an open wardrobe, and an en suite bathroom with access to the spacious shared kitchen.

Enhanced Room: a step up in specification, including private kitchen facilities: fridge, microwave, and 2-ring ceramic hob, alongside a shared kitchen.

Elite Room: the largest standard room, fully furnished with private kitchen access and a shared kitchen.

Duo Room: for two friends who want to live next door to each other. Two connecting en-suite rooms, each with its own private kitchen, are linked by an internal connecting door. A genuinely unique configuration in the Manchester student market.

Accessible Room: same specifications as Elite, adapted for individual requirements.

All prices are bill-inclusive; electricity, water, heating, and high-speed Wi-Fi are covered in the weekly rent. No deposit is required. Instead, an advance license fee covering the first two weeks of rent is payable at booking.

Amenities at House of Social Manchester

• Five-vendor food hall (ground floor, open to residents and public)
• Fully equipped on-site gym (free for all residents, 24-hour access)
• Co-working lounge: a collaborative space for group study and remote working
• Common room social hub with seating for unwinding
• Study spaces focused quiet zones for individual academic work
• On-site laundry room
• Bike storage (secure, in-building)
• 24-hour parcel room open all day and night for deliveries
• CCTV and secure key fob entry throughout
• On-site team available for support and maintenance
• Bi-weekly kitchen cleaning; shared kitchens and social spaces cleaned twice weekly
• Contents insurance included

Location and Transport

House of Social sits in Manchester's First Street development — a rapidly growing creative and cultural quarter between Oxford Road and Deansgate. The HOME arts center and cinema, the O2 Ritz, and Manchester's city center are all within a short walk. Asda and Sainsbury's Local are within 2 minutes on foot. St. Peter's Square Tram Stop is 0.6 miles away, connecting students to the wider Manchester Metrolink network.

Booking and Contracts

House of Social offers 44-week (academic year) and 51-week (full year) contract lengths. Payment options include annual (most affordable), four installments (3% premium), or monthly (7.5% premium). No guarantor is required and no deposit is required; the advance license fee covers the first two weeks. A 5-day cooling-off period applies to bookings made before 27 May 2026. "No Place, No Pay" and "No Visa, No Pay" policies are available for eligible students.

Universities Near House of Social Manchester

• University of Manchester: 10-minute walk (South Campus)
• Manchester Metropolitan University: 7-minute walk
• Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM): short walk via Oxford Road
• University of Salford: accessible via Metrolink

FAQs

1. Where is House of Social Manchester located?

House of Social Manchester is located in First Street, Manchester, close to Oxford Road and Manchester’s arts district.

2. Which universities are near House of Social Manchester?

It is within walking distance of the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, making it ideal for students.

3. Are bills included in the rent at House of Social?

Yes, all utility bills are included, including electricity, water, heating, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

4. Does House of Social Manchester require a deposit?

No deposit is required. Students only pay an advance license fee equivalent to the first two weeks’ rent during booking.

5. What amenities are available at House of Social Manchester?

Residents get access to a food hall, gym, study spaces, co-working lounge, laundry room, parcel storage, bike storage, and 24/7 security.

Final Verdict

House of Social Manchester is particularly recommended for first-year students who want a social, community-driven living experience, international students who value a managed, bills-inclusive environment from day one, and anyone who wants to live at the creative and cultural heart of Manchester's student scene.

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