House prices in Manchester
The median price paid for a home in Manchester was £245,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 4,773 sales. House prices in Manchester rose 2.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 22.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Manchester was 15% higher than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Manchester was £1,373 a month in August 2026, 4.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Manchester are not shown: The police in Greater Manchester don't publish street crime to data.police.uk.
Where Manchester stands out
- Manchester is the 2nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Manchester had the 16th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+22.5%).
- In the year ending June 2025, Manchester had the 17th biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −20.0 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in Manchester
The median price paid in Manchester was £245,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 4,773 sales, or £3,261 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £380,000 | 175 | £3,671 | −5.0% | +20.6% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £300,000 | 1,299 | £3,478 | +3.5% | +29.3% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £235,000 | 1,626 | £2,921 | +6.1% | +36.6% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £205,000 | 1,673 | £3,333 | −4.7% | +5.1% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £245,000 | +2.1% | +22.5% | £3,261 | +1.5% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Manchester sold for a median £3,261 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 26% higher than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Manchester has the 115th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +2.1% change over the year is the 47th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 15th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Deprivation in Manchester
Manchester is the 2nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2nd |
| Income | 14th |
| Employment | 46th |
| Education and skills | 63rd |
| Health | 4th |
| Crime | 1st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 32nd |
| Living environment | 46th |
People moving in and out in Manchester
In the year ending June 2025, 59,941 people moved to Manchester from elsewhere in the UK and 71,756 moved away, a net loss of 11,815 (20.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Salford 5,136
- Trafford 2,930
- Stockport 2,160
Most moved out to
- Salford 7,540
- Stockport 5,325
- Trafford 4,868
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Manchester
The average private rent in Manchester was £1,373 a month in August 2026, 4.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Manchester are 45.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Manchester has the 86th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Manchester
3,747 homes were sold in Manchester in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.64 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Manchester were 5.8% up on the year before and 38.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 23rd fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Manchester
Broadband and mobile in Manchester
90.0% of premises in Manchester can get gigabit broadband and 96.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 86.7% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 149th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
99.9% of premises in Manchester get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Manchester
How much does a house cost in Manchester?
The median price paid for a home in Manchester was £245,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £380,000; semi-detached £300,000; terraced £235,000; flats £205,000.
Are house prices in Manchester going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Manchester rose 2.1%, and over five years it rose 22.5%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The average private rent in Manchester was £1,373 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,003; 2 bed £1,233; 3 bed £1,433; 4+ bed £2,014.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Manchester?
86.7% of premises in Manchester can get full fibre and 90.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.