Auction: Thursday 19 November 2026
The Hulme Hippodrome, 59–63 Warwick Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15
Key Features
- Freehold
- GII Listed former theatre
- 1,685sqm (18,135sqft)
- In need of complete renovation
- Suitable for a variety of uses (subject to consents)
- Possible long-term development (viability report available)
- Only part of the building has been inspected
- Access may be restricted due to safety concerns
- Please note we are selling the rear 2/3 of the building - not the entire building
- Online Auction on Thursday, 19 November 2026
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire an iconic piece of Manchester's cultural and architectural heritage, offering exceptional potential for restoration and redevelopment.
Dating back to 1901, the Grade II listed Hulme Hippodrome was originally constructed as a theatre and variety entertainment venue, subsequently operating as a cinema, BBC television studio and bingo hall.
The substantial red-brick building retains much of its original character, including a magnificent auditorium featuring ornate Rococo plasterwork, balconies and historic architectural detailing.
Now requiring significant refurbishment, the property presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious purchaser to breathe new life into this historic landmark.
A feasibility study prepared in December 2025 explores potential redevelopment incorporating residential accommodation, creative studios, exhibition spaces and community facilities, including options for up to 40 apartments.
Subject to the necessary planning and Listed Building consents, this represents a truly unique opportunity to preserve and reinvent an important part of Manchester's entertainment history for future generations.
Location:
The property is situated on Warwick Street in the established Hulme district of Manchester, approximately one mile south of Manchester City Centre. The surrounding area comprises a mixture of residential, educational and commercial uses, with local shopping facilities and amenities available nearby. Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester are within easy reach. Transport connections include nearby Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road railway stations, with road access provided via Princess Road (A5103) and the Mancunian Way.
Tenancy:
Vacant.
Accomodation:
Main theatre auditorium and a range of smaller rooms spread over ground and first floors as well as basement level (only part of the ground floor has been inspected by BidX1 due to safety reasons).
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Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-31
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Broadband
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Rolls Crescent Primary School136 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 325
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Wilfrid's RC Primary School570 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 212
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Philip's Church of England Primary School588 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 173
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester866 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 218
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School907 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 470
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Trinity CofE High School719 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,503
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Manchester Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,025
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Christian
- William Hulme's Grammar School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,542
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Christian
- Whalley Range 11-18 High School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,712
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Oasis Academy MediaCityUK1.6 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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