Average House Prices in Manchester (2025)
The average house price in Manchester is £242,000 in 2025, down 4.2% year-on-year. See 10-year trends, cheapest and most expensive areas, and 2026 forecasts.
If you’re buying or selling in Manchester, one of the first questions is: what are the average house prices right now?
As of 2025, the average house price in Manchester is £242,000, down 4.2% year-on-year. Prices remain above the North West regional average (£212,000), but below the UK-wide average (£269,000).
The average Manchester house price in 2025 is £242,000, down from 2024. Flats average £194,000 while detached homes are £457,000. Analysts forecast 2–3% growth in 2026.
Manchester’s Current Average House Price
According to the ONS House Price Index and Land Registry, the average price in June 2025 was £242,000. Detached homes sell for around £457,000, while flats and maisonettes average £194,000.
Historical House Price Trends (10-Year View)
Average Manchester house prices (2015–2025)
Year-on-Year Growth Analysis
Prices have grown by 67% since 2015, though the latest 12 months saw a rare dip of 4.2%.
Average Prices by Neighbourhood
Manchester’s priciest postcodes include M2 and M3 city-centre districts, where averages exceed £400,000.
The most affordable include M50 (Salford Quays) and M9 (Blackley), with averages under £150,000.
Cheapest Areas to Buy in 2025
- M50 (Salford Quays) – around £96,000 average
- M9 (Blackley) – around £130,000 average
Most Expensive Areas in 2025
- M2 (Central business district) – over £1.1m average
- M20 (Didsbury) – around £430,000 average
Prices by Property Type
Manchester Average Prices by Property Type, 2025
Detached homes are more than double the cost of terraced houses, while flats remain the most affordable entry point to the market.
Distribution of Sales by Price Band
Manchester Sales by Price Band (2024–25)
Most sales fall between £200k and £300k, with a significant portion still under £150k, showing Manchester’s relative affordability compared to southern cities.
Factors Influencing Manchester’s Market in 2025
- Interest rates: Higher borrowing costs dampened demand in early 2025.
- Regeneration projects: Ongoing investment in Ancoats and Salford continues to attract buyers.
- Investor sentiment: Strong rental yields keep Manchester attractive to landlords despite softer prices.
Manchester House Price Forecast for 2026
Analysts suggest prices may stabilise, with 2–3% growth expected in 2026 as mortgage rates settle and demand returns.
Methodology & Sources
This analysis combines HM Land Registry and ONS UK House Price Index data, normalised to average prices per property type and area.
Neighbourhood-level figures are drawn from Plumplot.co.uk, Rightmove, and Housemetric.co.uk.
Neighbourhood Finder aggregates multiple sources and updates annually, with neighbourhood-level detail in the full report.