There were hopes the famous cobbles and terraces could be preserved as a
tourist attraction once the soap moves to a new home.

But English Heritage said: “The oldest buildings are less than 30 years old.”

ITV will sell the land in Manchester once it moves stars like Michelle Keegan,
who plays Tina McIntyre, to a new set at Media City UK in Salford.

A spokesperson said it “continues to consider the future use of the Coronation
Street set”.