Average house price in Manchester
The average house price in Manchester (North West) is £247,344, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 1.3% over the last 12 months. That is 8% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Manchester ranks 205th most expensive of 360 local authorities — below the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £247,344
- 12-month change
- +1.3%
- vs UK average
- -8%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 205th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £472,481 |
| Semi-detached | £323,961 |
| Terraced | £249,588 |
| Flat / maisonette | £191,520 |
Nearby areas in North West
- Salford£232,391
- Bury£233,630
- West Lancashire£241,925
- Warrington£253,219
- Cheshire West and Chester£264,715
- Ribble Valley£280,965
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Manchester?
- The average house price in Manchester is £247,344, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Manchester?
- Average house prices in Manchester have risen by 1.3% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Manchester?
- An average detached home in Manchester costs £472,481 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Manchester?
- An average flat or maisonette in Manchester costs £191,520 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Manchester expensive compared with the UK average?
- Manchester's average house price of £247,344 is 8% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Manchester rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Manchester is the 205th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it below the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Manchester
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Manchester.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.