Web infrastructure in Manchester
Manchester is the largest data center market in northern England, with 14 facilities operated by 8 providers. The city is a key digital hub outside London, supporting enterprise, government, and cloud clients with low-latency connectivity.
Manchester as an internet hub
Melbourne Server Hosting, ANS Group Limited, and Equinix each run 3 facilities, making them the largest operators. Two internet exchange points operate locally: LINX Manchester with 138 connected networks and Equinix Manchester with 21 networks.
Manchester connects to major UK and European fiber routes via carriers like Virgin Media and BT Wholesale. Customers include managed hosting buyers, regional enterprises, and content providers seeking a lower-cost alternative to London with strong peering options.
Key facts
- LINX Manchester connects 138 networks at its exchange point.
- Equinix Manchester links 21 networks through its exchange.
- Melbourne Server Hosting, ANS Group, and Equinix each operate 3 data centers.
- iomart Hosting, Lunar Digital, Pulsant, Teledata, and The UK Grid run 1 facility each.
- Manchester has 14 data centers and 2 internet exchange points.
Data centers in Manchester
All 14 facilities →Equinix MA1 - Manchester, Williams/Kilburn
Equinix, Inc.
4 carriers
Equinix MA4 - Manchester, Synergy House
Equinix, Inc.
4 carriers
Reynolds House, Manchester
Lunar Digital Solutions Limited
4 carriers
Equinix MA3 - Manchester, Joule House
Equinix, Inc.
2 carriers
Teledata Manchester - Delta House
Teledata UK Ltd
2 carriers
ANS - MAN6
ANS Group Limited
1 carriers
Pulsant Manchester NW-1
Pulsant
1 carriers
ANS - MAN4
ANS Group Limited
ANS - MAN5
ANS Group Limited
Greenheys
Melbourne Server Hosting
iomart DC6 Turing House
Melbourne Server Hosting
iomart DC7 The Server Hotel Reynolds
Melbourne Server Hosting
LDeX2
iomart Hosting Limited
The UK Grid Network LTD (Greenheys DC)
The UK Grid Network LTD