List of tallest buildings and structures in Salford facts for kids
This list of the tallest buildings and structures in borough of Salford, Greater Manchester ranks buildings in the city by height.
Salford currently has two towers completed at a height of 100 metres or more and a further three towers above 100 metres under construction. Salford is part of the Central Manchester region which has 20 towers either built or under construction over 100 metres, by far the highest number of towers in any metropolitan area in the United Kingdom outside Greater London.
At 73 metres Salford Cathedral was the tallest building in Salford for 118 years following its construction in 1848. However it wasn't until the 1960s and 1970s that the first tall building boom in Salford occurred. During this period a number of mid rise brutalist residential buildings were constructed, predominantly in the Pendleton area of the city as a means to house significant populations affected by industrial decline. In 1966 the 80 metre City Central tower finally overtook Salford Cathedral as the tallest building in the city.
Through the 1980s and 1990s few significant proposals came to fruition. However, there has been a renewed interest in skyscrapers in Salford in the past two decades with a number of proposals being brought forward. Significant proposals included the 179 metre Greengate Tower and the 160 metre Canopus Tower A, both in the Greengate area of the city in Central Manchester, which would have been the tallest towers in Salford and the city's first official skyscrapers if built. However due to economic factors in 2008 these towers along with a number of other significant proposals were never built.
Unlike most major cities in the United Kingdom, there are no height restrictions and local planning officers generally adopt a laissez-faire attitude towards city centre high rises in Salford. Media City in the Salford Quays area of the city has been at the forefront of development in the last ten years with a number of mid rise towers being completed. These include the 90 metre Blue, MediaCityUK which became the tallest building in the city in 2010, the X1 Media City collection of four 86 metre towers and the 82 metre TheHeart, MediaCity UK.
Into the 2020s, Salford Quays will continue to be an important growth district for Salford with two further tower cluster emerging in Cotton Quay and in the second phase of the X1 development in Media city. The Cotton Quay development will see a collection of six towers over 50 metres constructed including the 158 metre Tower One which will become the second tallest building in Salford when completed. The second phase of the X1 development will see five towers constructed, including three over 100 metres. The tallest tower in this development will be Tower 1 which at 125 metres is due to become the sixth tallest building in Salford when completed. If all future plans come to fruition then Salford Quays will contain one skyscraper over 150 metres and five further high rises over 100 metres.
The Greengate area of Salford is the second major development area for the city of Salford. Its advantageous location in the heart of Central Manchester and relative underdevelopment over the preceding decades means that a number of significant new proposals have come forward. In 2018 the 130 metre Anaconda Cut became the tallest building in the city and the first building in Salford to reach a height of over 100 metres.
If all future plans come to fruition then Greengate will feature two skyscrapers over 150 metres and six further high rises over 100 metres. The biggest development proposal is the One Heritage Tower which when completed in 2024, at 173 metres will become the tallest building in Salford, third tallest in Greater Manchester and fourth tallest in the United Kingdom outside London after the 213 metre Trinity Tower X and the 201 metre Deansgate Square South Tower, both in the adjacent Castlefield area of Manchester and the 193 metre 100 Broad Street Tower in Birmingham.
One Heritage lies in close proximity to Anaconda Cut and will be joined by the three Greengate Park North towers, the tallest of which will reach 155 metres. With the proposed 112 metre Gorton Street Tower and the under construction 112 metre Affinity Living Riverview and the 110 metre Irwell Towers, Greengate will soon have a coherent cluster of towers over 100 metres alongside numerous smaller towers, further expanding Central Manchester out westwards.
If all future proposals come to fruition, Salford could contain 90 buildings over 50 metres tall as well as 13 high rises above 100 metres and 3 skyscrapers over 150 metres. When considered with Manchester with which it shares a central city region, the area will contain 43 high rises over 100 metres, by far the highest in the United Kingdom outside London. If considered separately from Manchester, then at (13) Salford will contain the fourth highest number of high rises of any city in the United Kingdom after Greater London (over 250), Manchester (30) and Birmingham (19).
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Tallest buildings and structures
This list ranks externally complete buildings and free-standing structures in Salford, Greater Manchester that stand at least 50 metres (164 ft), based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.
An equals sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Buildings that have been demolished are not included.
Completed
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaconda Cut |  |
131 (428) | 44 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | The tallest building in Greengate and the fifth tallest building in Manchester.
100 Greengate (Anaconda Cut) is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. |
| 2 | Affinity Living Riverview |  |
112 (368) | 35 | 2020 | Residential | Greengate | The second tallest building in Greengate and the eleventh tallest building in Manchester. Affinity Living Riverview is a major residential tower in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. |
| 3= | Blue, MediaCityUK |  |
90 (295) | 18 | 2010 | Office | Salford Quays | Blue, MediaCityUK is currently the joint tallest building in Salford Quays. Blue is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. |
| Fortis Quay Tower 1 | 90 (295) | 26 | 2020 | Residential | Salford Quays | Fortis Quay Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of the Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments. The scheme includes a smaller tower and the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings. It is the joint tallest building in the Salford Quays along with Blue, Media City. Fortis Quays includes a gymnasium for its residents, a pedestrian garden avenue, onsite concierge, car-parking facilities and a neighbourhood square. | ||
| 5 | One Greengate Block A | 88 (289) | 31 | 2016 | Residential | Greengate | One Greengate is the second tallest development within Greengate, an area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 6= | X1 Media City Tower 1 |  |
86 (285) | 26 | 2017 | Residential | Salford Quays | The X1 Media City development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
Two buildings currently completed, two more under construction. |
| X1 Media City Tower 2 | 86 (285) | 26 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| 8 | TheHeart, MediaCityUK | 82 (269) | 22 | 2010 | Hotel | Salford Quays | TheHeart is the second tallest hotel in Manchester after the Hilton Hotel situated in the Beetham Tower. Part of Media City, TheHeart is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 9 | City Central |  |
80 (262) | 25 | 1966 | Hotel | Greengate | Situated on the River Irwell in Central Manchester, North Tower is a prominent building in Greengate due to its elevated position and the third tallest hotel in Manchester. |
| 10 | Salford Shopping Centre |  |
75 (246) | 25 | 1970 | Residential | Pendleton | Upon completion was one of the tallest buildings in Greater Manchester and remains the tallest building in the suburb of Pendleton, two miles west of Central Manchester. It was built as part of a number of residential high rises constructed in the 1960s and 1970s as a response to high demand for social housing in the city at the time. |
| 11 | NumberOne, MediaCityUK | .JPG) |
74 (241) | 22 | 2010 | Residential | Salford Quays | NumberOne, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. |
| 12 | Salford Cathedral |  |
73 (240) | N/A | 1848 | Place Of Worship | Blackfriars | Was the tallest building in Greater Manchester upon its completion in 1848. Salford Cathedral is still a prominent building on the East Lancashire Road approaching Central Manchester. |
| 13 | Chapel Wharf Tower 1 | 69 (226) | 23 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | Chapel Wharf Tower 1 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments. | |
| 14= | White, Media City | 68 (223) | 15 | 2010 | Office | Salford Quays | White, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| Wilburn Wharf Tower 1 |  |
68 (223) | 21 | 2017 | Residential | Ordsall | Located on the river Irwell in Ordsall, approaching the western gateway to Central Manchester, Wilburn Wharf is the tallest of four distinct tower blocks in Wilburn Basin. | |
| Local Crescent, The Crescent Tower 1 | 68 (223) | 21 | 2020 | Residential | Ordsall | Local Crescent Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The Local Crescent development is home to 400 apartments. | ||
| 17= | Millennium Tower | 67 (220) | 21 | 2008 | Residential | Salford Quays | Millennium Tower is a major residential development in Salford Quays. Part of Media City, Millennium Tower is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| Lightbox, Media City | 67 (220) | 19 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | Lightbox and the Green Rooms are two sister residential developments and the equal seventh tallest buildings in Salford Quays each offering over 200 apartments. Part of Media City, they are part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | ||
| Green Rooms, Media City | 67 (220) | 19 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| 20= | Spruce Court |  |
66 (217) | 23 | 1969 | Residential | Pendleton | Spruce Court, Thorn Court, Bronte Court, Churchill Court and Fitzwarren Court were some of the tallest towers in Greater Manchester when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline. |
| Thorn Court | 66 (217) | 23 | 1969 | Residential | Pendleton | |||
| Bronte Court | 66 (217) | 23 | 1970 | Residential | Pendleton | |||
| Churchill Court | 66 (217) | 23 | 1970 | Residential | Pendleton | |||
| Fitzwarren Court | 66 (217) | 23 | 1970 | Residential | Pendleton | |||
| Sovereign Point |  |
66 (217) | 20 | 2005 | Residential | Salford Quays | Sovereign Point was the tallest building in Salford Quays at the time of its construction. Sovereign Point is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| The Filaments Tower 1 | 66 (216) | 22 | 2020 | Residential | Greengate | Gore Street Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. The Gore Street development is home to 375 apartments and eleven townhouses. | ||
| 27 | Imperial Point At The Lowry | 65 (213) | N/A | 2001 | Residential | Salford Quays | The tallest building in the Salford Quays when constructed. Part of Media City, Imperial Point At The Lowry is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 28= | One Greengate Block D | 64 (210) | 21 | 2016 | Residential | Greengate | One Greengate Block D is currently the third tallest development within the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| The Slate Yard Tower 1 | 64 (210) | 21 | 2020 | Residential | Greengate | The Slate Yard Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | ||
| 30 | X1 The Gateway | 62 (203) | 21 | 2020 | Residential | Salford Quays | X1 The Gateway is a modern 191 apartment residential tower in Salford Quays. The tower topped out in late 2018 however soon after construction stalled with final completion running into 2020. | |
| 31 | City Lofts |  |
61 (200) | 21 | 2007 | Residential | Salford Quays | City Lofts was the third tallest building in the Salford Quays when it was constructed. Part of Media City, City Lofts is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. |
| 32= | Charter House | 60 (197) | 21 | 1967 | Residential | Eccles | Currently remains the tallest building in the suburb of Eccles, five miles west of Central Manchester. Charter House was constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline. | |
| 5 Exchange Quay | 60 (197) | 20 | 1997 | Office | Salford Quays | The tallest building in the Salford Quays when constructed. Part of Media City, 5 Exchange Quay is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | ||
| The Edge (B) | .jpg) |
60 (197) | 18 | 2004 | Office / Residential | Greengate | When constructed The Edge B & C were the tallest buildings in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| The Edge (C) | 60 (197) | 18 | 2004 | Office / Residential | Greengate | |||
| Duet, Erie Basin Tower 1 | 60 (197) | 15 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | The twin towers of Erie Basin are part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | ||
| Duet, Erie Basin Tower 2 | 60 (197) | 15 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| 38 | Orange, MediaCityUK | .jpg) |
58 (190) | 9 | 2010 | Office | Salford Quays | Orange, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. |
| 39= | Outwood Wharf Tower 2 | 56 (184) | 18 | 2018 | Residential | Ordsall | Outwood Wharf Tower 2 is a significant residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The second tallest in a collection of four towers, Outwood Wharf Tower 2 contains over 260 apartments. | |
| Fortis Quay Tower 4 | 56 (184) | 17 | 2020 | Residential | Salford Quays | Fortis Quay Tower 2 is the second tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of the Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments. The scheme involves the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings. Fortis Quays includes a gymnasium for its residents, a pedestrian garden avenue, onsite concierge, car-parking facilities and a neighbourhood square. | ||
| 41= | Peel House | .jpg) |
55 (180) | 16 | 1896 | University | Ordsall | When constructed in 1976, Peel House was one of the tallest buildings in Greater Manchester and remains the largest university building in Greater Manchester. |
| NV Building 1 |  |
55 (180) | 18 | 2004 | Residential | Salford Quays | NV buildings 1, 2 and 3 are a collection of luxury residential apartment blocks. They area part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| NV Building 2 | 55 (180) | 18 | 2004 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| NV Building 3 | 55 (180) | 18 | 2004 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| ALTO Block D | 55 (180) | 17 | 2015 | Residential | Greengate | Located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years, ALTO Block D is the tallest building in a complex consisting of 4 residential buildings. | ||
| 46= | City Suites, Chapel Street | 54 (177) | 17 | 2017 | Hotel | Greengate | City Suites is a significant ApartHotel construction. It is located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| Local Blackfriars Tower 1 | 54 (177) | 17 | 2019 | Residential | Greengate | Local Blackfriars Tower 1 is a significant residential scheme consisting of nearly 400 apartments. It is located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | ||
| 48 | Chapel Wharf Tower 2 | 53 (174) | 18 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | Chapel Wharf Tower 2 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments. | |
| Local Crescent, The Crescent Tower 2 | 53 (174) | 16 | 2020 | Residential | Ordsall | Local Crescent Tower 2 is the second tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The Local Crescent development is home to 400 apartments. | ||
| 50= | Nine Acre Court | 50 (164) | 18 | 1972 | Residential | Ordsall | Nine Acre Court is a residential tower constructed in Ordsall, two kilometres west of Central Manchester. Nine Acre Court was fully renovated in 2013. | |
| Holiday Inn Manchester | 50 (164) | 16 | 2008 | Hotel | Salford Quays | Holiday Inn Manchester is the ninth tallest hotel in Greater Manchester. It is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | ||
| Chapel Wharf Tower 3 | 50 (164) | 17 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | Chapel Wharf Tower 3 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments. |
Tallest buildings and structures
Under construction
This lists buildings that are under construction in Salford, Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (164 ft). Under construction buildings that have already been topped out are listed above.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Heritage Tower | 173 (568) | 55 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in January 2020 with initial construction starting in September 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the third tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 2 | Collier's Yard Tower 1 | 155 (509) | 52 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in March 2020 with initial construction starting in September 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 1 is the largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the eighth tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 3 | Irwell Tower, The Residence |  |
110 (360) | 34 | 2023 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in September 2016 with initial construction starting in July 2017, The Irwell Tower is a major residential construction in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. |
| 4= | X1 Media City Tower 3 | 86 (282) | 26 | 2022 | Residential | Salford Quays | The X1 Media City development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
Two buildings currently completed, two more under construction. |
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| X1 Media City Tower 4 | 86 (282) | 26 | 2022 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| 6 | Regent Plaza Tower 1 | 81 (266) (Estimate) | 27 | 2022 | Residential | Ordsall | Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in August 2019, Regent Plaza is a major residential scheme located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Regent plaza will deliver 585 apartments over five towers. | |
| 7= | Plot C, Stanley Street Tower 1 | 73 (240) | 23 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in July 2019 with initial construction starting in March 2020, Stanley Street development is due to deliver three towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed. Constructed is expected to start in 2021. | |
| Plot C, Stanley Street Tower 2 | 73 (240) | 23 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | |||
| 9 | Outwood Wharf Tower 1 | 70 (230) | 23 | 2021 | Residential | Ordsall | Approved in November 2018 with initial construction starting in June 2019, Outwood Wharf Tower 1 is a significant residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. A smaller 18 storey sister tower was completed in 2018 before construction of the taller tower commenced. | |
| 10 | 55 Queen Street | 58 (190) | 19 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in August 2020, with initial construction starting in August 2020, 55 Queen Street is a significant residential proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 11 | Affinity Living Riverside | 57 (187) | 17 | 2020 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in July 2017, Affinity Living Riverside is the smaller tower in a major residential construction on the banks of the River Irwell in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Construction is currently taking place with its sister building, Affinity Living Riverview which is due to complete in 2021. | |
| 12= | Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 1 | 54 (177) (Estimate) | 18 | 2021 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in November 2017 with initial construction starting in March 2018, Affinity Living Embankment West Towers 1 & 2 are the tallest in a collection of three towers under construction in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. The scheme will be home to 350 apartments when completed. | |
| Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 2 | 54 (177) (Estimate) | 18 | 2021 | Residential | Greengate | |||
| Broadway Square, Media City Tower 1 | 54 (177) | 17 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019 with initial construction starting in September 2020, Broadway Square, Media City Tower 1 is a significant residential proposal. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | ||
| Regent Plaza Tower 2 | 54 (177) (Estimate) | 23 | 2022 | Residential | Ordsall | Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in August 2019, Regent Plaza is a major residential scheme located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Regent plaza will deliver 585 apartments over five towers. | ||
| 16 | True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1 | 52 (171) | 15 | 2021 | Student Accommodation | Salford Quays | Approved in January 2018 with initial construction starting in June 2018 True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1 is the larger tower in the Discovery Quay development. When completed it will be the equal fifth tallest student accommodation building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 17 | 2 New Bailey Square | 51 (167) | 11 | 2021 | Office | Greengate | Approved in October 2016 with initial construction starting in June 2017, 2 New Bailey Square is a promintent office development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. |
Approved
This lists buildings that are approved for construction in Salford, Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (164 ft). If approved projects do not start construction within five years of their approval date they are assumed to be no longer active and considered 'unbuilt' unless further information is available.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year (est.) | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collier's Yard Tower 2 | 126 (413) (Estimate) | 42 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in March 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 2 is the second largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 2 | Collier's Yard Tower 3 | 123 (404) (Estimate) | 41 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in March 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 3 is the smallest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 3 | Anchorage Gateway, Anchorage Quay | 101 (331) | 31 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in November 2019, Anchorage Gateway in Anchorage Quay is a major planned development in Salford Quays. Anchorage Gateway is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. It will deliver nearly 400 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2021. | |
| 4 | Wavelength, Furnace Quay | 79 (259) | 27 | 2023 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in April 2017, Wavelength, Furnace Key is a significant residential development to be constructed by DeTrafford. Wavelength, Furnace Quay is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. It will deliver around 500 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2020. | |
| 5 | Exchange Quay Tower 1 | 75 (246) | 23 | 2023 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in May 2016, Exchange Quay Tower 1 is a significant residential development in Salford Quays. It is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. Current status of the scheme is unclear with little to no activity since planning approval was gained. | |
| 6 | River Plaza, Derwent Street | 67 (220) | 21 | 2023 | Residential | Ordsall | Approved in March 2018, River Plaza is a significant residential development located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Site works began in early 2019 but development since stopped. Current status of the scheme is unclear with little activity on site. | |
| 7 | 5 New Bailey | 61 (200) | 15 | 2026 | Office | New Bailey | Approved in February 2021, 5 New Bailey, is a significant planned office development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester. | |
| 8 | 4 New Bailey | 59 (194) | 13 | 2025 | Office | New Bailey | Approved in January 2021, 4 New Bailey is a significant planned office development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester. |
Proposed
This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Salford, Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (164 ft). If proposed projects are not approved within five years of their proposal date they are assumed to be no longer active and considered 'unbuilt' unless further information is available.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year (est.) | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 1 | 158 (518) | 48 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the equal sixth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 2 | X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 1 | 127 (417) | 41 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the eighteenth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 3 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 2 | 123 (404) | 37 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 2 will become the equal twentieth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 4 | Gorton Street Tower, Greengate | 112 (367) | 36 | 2025 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in September 2019, Gorton Street Tower, Greengate is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 5 | X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 2 | 109 (358) | 35 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 6 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 3 | 99 (325) | 31 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 7 | X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 3 | 97 (318) | 31 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 8 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 4 | 92 (302) | 27 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 9 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 5 | 80 (262) | 25 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 10 | Fortis Quay Tower 2 | 74 (243) | 24 | 2025 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2020, Fortis Quay Tower 2 is a residential tower proposal adjacent to Fortis Quay Tower 1 in Salford Quays. As part of the proposal there will be a demolition of existing buildings Furnass House and Customs House. | |
| 11 | Church Street, Eccles Tower | 69 (226) (Estimate) | 23 | 2024 | Residential | Eccles | Proposed in December 2018, Church Street Tower is a modern residential proposal that will deliver 270 apartments. It will become the tallest building in the western suburb of Eccles. | |
| 12= | 1 Albert Street, Eccles Tower | 66 (217) (Estimate) | 22 | 2024 | Residential | Eccles | Proposed in September 2019, 1 Albert Street Tower is a modern residential proposal that will deliver 150 apartments. It will become the second tallest building in the western suburb of Eccles. | |
| Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 6 | 66 (217) | 21 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | ||
| 14 | Fortis Quay Tower 3 | 65 (213) | 21 | 2025 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2020, Fortis Quay Tower 3 is a residential tower proposal adjacent to Fortis Quay Tower 1 in Salford Quays. As part of the proposal there will be a demolition of existing buildings Furnass House and Customs House. | |
| 15 | Ralli Quays Tower 1 | 64 (210) (Estimate) | 16 | 2025 | Hotel | New Bailey | Proposed in May 2020 is a significant planned development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester. The proposal covers two separate towers, a 16 storey 290 bed hotel and a 14 story office tower. | |
| 16 | Ralli Quays Tower 2 | 56 (184) (Estimate) | 14 | 2025 | Office | New Bailey | Proposed in May 2020 is a significant planned development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester. The proposal covers two separate towers, a 16 storey 290 bed hotel and a 14 story office tower. |
Tallest buildings and structures
Unbuilt
This lists proposals for the construction of buildings in Salford, Greater Manchester that were planned to rise at least 50 metres (164 ft), for which planning permission was rejected or which were otherwise withdrawn.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year (est.) | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greengate Tower | 179 (587) | 62 | 2009 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Greengate Tower was a major skyscraper proposed for the Greengate area of Central Manchester. At the time, if built it would have been the tallest building in Greater Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2009 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 2 | Canopus Tower A | 160 (525) | 36 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Canopus was a major £180m development project consisting of two towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester. The tallest tower would have reached 160 metres to become one of the tallest in Greater Manchester and would have featured a luxury rooftop swimming pool. The towers were cancelled in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 3 | Canopus Tower B | 109 (358) | 31 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Canopus was a major £180m development project consisting of two towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester. The smaller tower would have reached 109 metres to become one of the tallest in Greater Manchester. The towers were cancelled in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 4 | Vista Tower, Clippers Quay | 107 (351) | 34 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2018, Vista Tower was a significant residential development proposed for Salford Quays delivering over 200 apartments. The planning application was subsequently withdrawn in 2019. | |
| 5= | Man Yoo Tower 1 | 89 (289) | 27 | 2009 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2007, the Man Yoo scheme was a development of four residential towers each delivering over 200 apartments in Salford Quays. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession. | |
| Man Yoo Tower 2 | 89 (289) | 27 | 2009 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| Man Yoo Tower 3 | 89 (289) | 27 | 2009 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| Man Yoo Tower 4 | 89 (289) | 27 | 2009 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| 9 | Adelphi Street Development | 85 (279) | 27 | 2003 | Residential | Blackfriars | Proposed in 2001, the Adelphi Street Development was a significant residential development delivering over 175 apartments in the Blackfiars area of Central Manchester. It was cancelled in 2008 due to a lack of funding. | |
| 10 | Fresh Phase 3 | 82 (269) | 26 | 2008 | Office | Ordsall | Proposed in 2006, Fresh Phase 3 was a significant office proposal on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began. | |
| 11 | The Beacon Block 1 | 80 (262) | 28 | 2007 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in 2006, The Beacon Block 1 was a significant office proposal on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began. | |
| 12 | Paloma Tower 1 | 79 (259) | 26 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Paloma Tower 1 was a significant development proposed for the Greengate area of Central Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 13 | The Regent | 73 (240) | 23 | 2010 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2007, The Regent was a significant residential development proposed for Salford Quays. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 14 | The Lowry Tower 3 | 70 (230) | 21 | 2010 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2007, The Lowry Tower 3 was a significant residential development proposed for Salford Quays. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 15 | Clippers Quay Tower | 69 (226) | 24 | 2010 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2007, The Lowry Tower 3 was a significant residential development proposed for Salford Quays. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 16 | The Crescent Block 5 | 64 (210) | 20 | 2010 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in 2008, The Crescent was a significant residential scheme proposal in the Ordsall area of Central Manchester near the University of Salford. It would have delivered over 300 apartments. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 17 | Derwent Street Development | 60 (197) | 20 | 2010 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in 2008, Derwent Street Development was a significant mixed use development situated in Ordsall, 1 mile south west of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 18 | Pomona Island Block 5 | 56 (184) | 16 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Paloma Island Block 5 was a significant development proposed for the Greengate area of Central Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 19 | The Crescent Block 8 | 54 (177) | 17 | 2010 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in 2008, The Crescent was a significant residential scheme proposal in the Ordsall area of Central Manchester near the University of Salford. It would have delivered over 300 apartments. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession. | |
| 20 | Pomona Island Block 4 | 50 (164) | 14 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Paloma Island Block 4 was a significant development proposed for the Greengate area of Central Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession. |
Demolished
This lists buildings in Salford, Greater Manchester that were at least 50 metres (164 ft) and have since been demolished.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year (est.) | Year Demolished (est.) | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunnyside Court | 50 (164) | 18 | 1972 | 1998 | Residential | Ordsall | Sunnyside court was a residential building constructed in Ordsall. It was demolished in 1998 to make way for new developments. |
Tallest buildings and structures
Timeline of tallest buildings and structures
After a period after the 1960s building boom where few new significant buildings were built in Salford, Greater Manchester, the early 21st century has seen a long list of proposals meaning the skyline has been transformed in recent decades. Salford Cathedral was the tallest building in Salford for 118 years until City Central was completed in 1966. The first tower over 100 metres was Anaconda Cut.
| Years Tallest | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year (est.) | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848-1966 (118 Years) | Salford Cathedral | |
73 (240) | N/A | 1848 | Place Of Worship | Blackfriars | Was the tallest building in Greater Manchester upon its completion in 1848. Salford Cathedral is still a prominent building on the East Lancashire Road approaching Central Manchester. |
| 1966-2010 (44 Years) | City Central | |
80 (262) | 25 | 1966 | Hotel | Greengate | Situated on the River Irwell in Central Manchester, North Tower is a prominent building in Greengate due to its elevated position and the third tallest hotel in Manchester. |
| 2010-2018 (8 Years) | Blue, MediaCityUK | |
90 (295) | 18 | 2010 | Office | Salford Quays | Blue, MediaCityUK is currently the tallest building in Salford Quays. Blue is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. |
| 2018-Present | Anaconda Cut | |
131 (428) | 44 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | The fifth tallest building in Manchester and sixth tallest outside London. Currently the thirty-first tallest by height in the United Kingdom.
100 Greengate (Anaconda Cut) is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. |
Future Tallest
This lists the top 20 buildings in order of height in Salford, Greater Manchester that are either completed, under construction, approved or proposed. The imminent transformation of the Salford skyline is made clear with only five of the top 20 already constructed, with four under construction, three approved and eight proposed.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Heritage Tower | 173 (568) | 55 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in January 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the third tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 2 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 1 | 158 (518) | 48 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the equal sixth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 3 | Greengate Park North Tower 1 | 155 (509) | 52 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in March 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 1 is the largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the eighth tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 4 | Anaconda Cut | |
131 (428) | 44 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | The tallest building in Greengate and the fifth tallest building in Manchester.
100 Greengate (Anaconda Cut) is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. |
| 5 | X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 1 | 127 (417) | 41 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the twentieth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 6 | Greengate Park North Tower 2 | 126 (413) (Estimate) | 42 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in March 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 2 is the second largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 7= | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 2 | 123 (404) | 37 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 2 will become the equal twentieth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| Greengate Park North Tower 3 | 123 (404) (Estimate) | 41 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in March 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 3 is the smallest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | ||
| 9= | Affinity Living Riverview | 112 (368) | 35 | 2020 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in July 2017, Affinity Living Riverview is a major residential construction in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. When completed in 2021 it will become the eleventh tallest building in Manchester. Construction is currently taking place with its sister building, Affinity Living Riverside which is due to complete in 2020. | |
| Gorton Street Tower, Greengate | 112 (367) | 36 | 2025 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in September 2019, Gorton Street Tower, Greengate is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | ||
| 11 | Irwell Tower, The Residence | |
110 (360) | 34 | 2023 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in September 2016 with initial construction starting in July 2017, The Irwell Tower is a major residential construction in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. |
| 12 | X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 2 | 109 (358) | 35 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 13 | Anchorage Gateway, Anchorage Quay | 101 (331) | 31 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in November 2019, Anchorage Gateway in Anchorage Quay is a major planned development in Salford Quays. Anchorage Gateway is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. It will deliver nearly 400 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2021. | |
| 14 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 3 | 99 (325) | 31 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 15 | X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 3 | 97 (318) | 31 | 2024 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 16 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 4 | 92 (302) | 27 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. | |
| 17= | Blue, MediaCityUK | |
90 (295) | 18 | 2010 | Office | Salford Quays | Blue, MediaCityUK is currently the joint tallest building in Salford Quays. Blue is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. |
| Fortis Quay Tower 1 | 90 (295) | 26 | 2021 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in April 2017 with construction starting in August 2018, Fortis Quay Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of the Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments constructed by DeTrafford. The scheme includes a smaller tower and the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings. When completed it will be the joint tallest building in the Salford Quays along with Blue, Media City. Fortis Quays will include a gymnasium for its residents, a pedestrian garden avenue, onsite concierge, car-parking facilities and a neighbourhood square. | ||
| 19 | One Greengate Block A | 88 (289) | 31 | 2016 | Residential | Greengate | One Greengate is the second tallest development within Greengate, an area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. | |
| 20= | X1 Media City Tower 1 | |
86 (285) | 31 | 2017 | Residential | Salford Quays | The X1 Media City development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
Two buildings currently completed, two more under construction. |
| X1 Media City Tower 2 | 86 (285) | 31 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| X1 Media City Tower 3 | 86 (282) | 26 | 2022 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| X1 Media City Tower 4 | 86 (282) | 26 | 2022 | Residential | Salford Quays |
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