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House prices in North West
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in North West have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.8% to a typical £219,506, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £176,402.
That's 19% below the UK average of £271,295.
North West house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £389,304 ▲ +5.5%
- Semi-detached £241,530 ▲ +6.4%
- Terraced £176,402 ▲ +6.6%
- Flat £140,098 ▲ +2.3%
Affordability
A typical home in North West costs 5.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how North West ranks nationally →
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in North West?
- The average house price in North West is £219,506, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in North West changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in North West have risen +5.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in North West by property type?
- Latest average prices in North West:
- detached homes: £389,304
- semi-detached homes: £241,530
- terraced homes: £176,402
- flats: £140,098
- Is North West affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in North West costs 5.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how North West ranks nationally.
- Is North West an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in North West costs £219,506 — 19% less than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in North West?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around North West's average of £219,506, 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 North West?
- On a typical North West sale at £219,506, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,600–£4,000, 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 North West?
- Moving home in North West 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.