Gym Software for Manchester 🇬🇧

Manchester is the largest fitness market in Northern England, with over 500 gyms and studios serving a metropolitan population of 2.8 million. The city’s rapid regeneration over the past decade has fuelled a fitness boom, particularly in converted industrial spaces across Ancoats, the Northern Quarter, and Salford Quays. Average membership prices range from £25–£50 per month at budget operators to £80–£150 per month at boutique studios and specialist facilities. Manchester’s student population—over 100,000 across five universities—creates significant demand for flexible, term-time memberships and pay-as-you-go options. The market is growing at approximately 6% annually, driven by young professional migration into city-centre apartments and the ongoing Northern Powerhouse economic development. BACS Direct Debit dominates payment collection, and Manchester’s strong community culture means independent gyms compete effectively against national chains through loyalty, programming quality, and neighbourhood identity.