The latest phase of homes at our award-winning Middlewood Locks development in Salford have completed with new residents taking occupation.
Middlewood Locks is a £1bn regeneration project connecting Salford with Manchester City Centre where a cool new urban neighbourhood is evolving. The sustainable development plan is transforming a disused 25-acre site to ultimately provide 2,215 new homes with 900,000 sq ft of commercial space for offices, a hotel, shops, restaurants, multi-storey car park and gym.
It is already home to over 2,400 residents in 1,117 apartments, supported by amenity, and engaging public realm. A Co-op convenience store and 92 Degrees Coffee Shop support the growing community within an established oasis of green spaces and engaging public realm along the canal.
‘Railings’ is the latest phase to complete with 189 new homes including seven waterside townhouses, six mews houses for family living, alongside a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Most of the homes have private balcony, terrace or garden spaces and a generous communal podium garden is available for the benefit of all residents.
Miruna Bejenaru, a first-time buyer at Middlewood Locks, shared her experience:
“As someone who moved to the UK from Romania, I’ve lived in several places, from studying at Lancaster University to working in London. During the pandemic, I moved back north to be closer to friends, renting for four years while waiting for the right time to buy my first home.
“The moment I stepped into my flat at Middlewood Locks, I knew it was home. Everything about the area, from the beautiful surroundings to the friendly community, just felt right. I was nervous about buying my first property, especially after hearing so many daunting stories, but the process turned out to be smoother than I ever imagined.
“The team at Middlewood Locks was incredible – supportive, professional, and reassuring at every step. They truly went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable.
“I couldn’t be happier with my decision – the location is perfect, close to the city centre, gyms, shops, and everything I need. The layout of the apartment feels perfect for me, and it’s a place I’m proud to call home.”
Nicola Wallis, our Group Sales and Marketing Director at Scarborough Group International, said:
“It’s incredibly exciting to see the first homeowners at Railings moving into their new homes. Many of our buyers are already part of the Middlewood Locks community – either stepping up into their second home in the neighbourhood or transitioning from renting to homeownership.
“Railings has been instrumental in supporting next-generation living here at Middlewood Locks, providing opportunities for renters to get a foot on the property ladder, families to find homes with gardens and play areas, and existing residents to upgrade without leaving the neighbourhood. Watching our community evolve is truly rewarding – it’s the people who make this place a home!”
Peter Leonard, Senior Manager of Structured Real Estate Finance at Homes England, added:
“We are very pleased to see residents moving into Railings, which represents our second allocation of funding at Middlewood Locks from the Government’s Levelling Up Home Building Fund. This project is an excellent example of how sustainable communities are created, offering a variety of mixed-tenure homes to support residents at every stage of life. Congratulations to Scarborough Group and its partners for their commitment to long-term investment and best practices.”
We are now preparing to move forward with the next phases of residential homes, which will be located on land overlooking the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal near Manchester City Centre. These future developments form part of our wider masterplan for Middlewood Locks, ensuring the continued evolution of this thriving community.
