Moving to Manchester
Your data-led guide to relocating to Manchester
Manchester at a glance
National (Manchester)550,000
Population
£225k
Median home price
-19% vs national
12,455
Sales (last 5y)
101
Schools
70% Good/Outstanding (of 30 rated)
3,291
Transport stops
3.5/10
Avg deprivation decile
more deprived than the English average
Aggregated across 10 postcode districts in Manchester. Area-level guidance, not a valuation of any specific home. Prices from HM Land Registry; schools from DfE/Ofsted; transport from DfT NaPTAN.
What homes cost in Manchester
National (Manchester)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, vs the national median for that type.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £321,561 | 512 | −£88k |
| Semi-detached | £236,167 | 2,397 | −£24k |
| Flat | £223,282 | 11,169 | −£9k |
| Terraced | £201,462 | 3,778 | −£17k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Areas to consider in Manchester
Postcode districts in Manchester with the most sales data, by median home price. Click any for a free, detailed area report.
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Cost of living
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