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House prices in Manchester
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
The average property in Manchester is worth £252,309, up 1.2% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to July 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £479,953.
That's 7% below the UK average of £272,611.
Manchester house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Manchester
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- M2 £875,000 31 sales
- M21 ▲ +8.4% £402,000 769 sales
- M20 ▲ +6.1% £338,640 1,453 sales
- M1 ▼ -31.0% £300,000 813 sales
- M33 → 0.0% £280,000 37 sales
- M15 ▼ -26.2% £272,000 1,175 sales
- M19 ▲ +3.5% £270,000 782 sales
- M16 ▲ +0.7% £262,500 367 sales
- M3 ▼ -2.5% £261,000 329 sales
- M23 ▼ -0.8% £260,000 707 sales
- M4 ▼ -16.9% £248,550 858 sales
- M14 ▲ +1.0% £240,000 790 sales
- M22 ▲ +3.8% £236,300 828 sales
- M13 ▼ -1.1% £226,250 196 sales
- M12 ▲ +1.6% £193,500 204 sales
- M40 ▲ +9.7% £185,000 933 sales
- M8 ▼ -3.2% £182,000 469 sales
- M9 ▲ +9.1% £175,000 856 sales
- M11 → 0.0% £166,000 400 sales
- M18 ▲ +3.0% £165,000 508 sales
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £479,953 ▲ +1.9%
- Semi-detached £329,518 ▲ +2.9%
- Terraced £254,936 ▲ +2.7%
- Flat £195,305 ▼ -0.9%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 6 SPREADBURY STREET, M40 9DR | £150,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 103 TAYLOR LANE, M34 3WQ | £185,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 BIBBY LANE, M19 1GQ | £295,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 71 PETWORTH CLOSE, M22 4YR | £219,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 NINFIELD ROAD, M23 2ZG | £235,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 LUDGATE HILL, M4 4TG | £82,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 LOCKHART CLOSE, M12 4JY | £110,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 230 OLD CLOUGH LANE, M28 2JD | £190,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 LAWEFIELD CRESCENT, M27 6WW | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 34 SHERINGHAM DRIVE, M27 5QE | £325,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Manchester costs 6.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Manchester ranks nationally →
Manchester is the 116th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 262,614 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Manchester.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 55.1%
- Median floor area 72 m²
- Median annual energy cost £742
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Leeds £247,695
- House prices in Bury £242,437
- House prices in Birmingham £234,257
- House prices in Dudley £232,196
- House prices in Salford £229,462
- House prices in Coventry £227,679
- House prices in Sefton £224,289
- House prices in Wirral £221,849
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Manchester?
- The average house price in Manchester is £252,309, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Manchester changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Manchester have risen +1.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Manchester by property type?
- Latest average prices in Manchester:
- detached homes: £479,953
- semi-detached homes: £329,518
- terraced homes: £254,936
- flats: £195,305
- Is Manchester affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Manchester costs 6.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Manchester ranks nationally.
- Is Manchester an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Manchester costs £252,309 — 7% less than the UK average of £272,611. Manchester is the 116th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Manchester?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Manchester's average of £252,309, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Manchester?
- On a typical Manchester sale at £252,309, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,000–£4,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Manchester?
- Moving home in Manchester typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.