House prices in Manchester

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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.

What is the average house price in Manchester?

As of August 2026, the average house price in Manchester is £256,760, up 2.1% on a year earlier. Detached £485,089, semi-detached £334,231, terraced £259,816, flat £199,005. First-time buyers paid £241,449 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.

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Average price, month by month

Average price in Manchester (UK House Price Index). Recent months are revised as more sales are registered.
MonthAverage priceSales
August 2025£251,442512
September 2025£251,094453
October 2025£250,322495
November 2025£254,134474
December 2025£259,133409
January 2026£260,716326
February 2026£255,754353
March 2026£250,862365
April 2026£247,856297
May 2026£248,061300
June 2026£250,364278
July 2026£252,888
August 2026£256,760

More questions about prices in Manchester

Are house prices going up in Manchester?

Yes: the average home sold for £256,760 in August 2026, up 2.1% on August 2025, against £293,525 across England. Prices rose in 7 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 5.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

When were house prices highest in Manchester over the last year?

The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £260,716 in January 2026; the lowest was £247,856 in April 2026.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How have prices changed by type of home in Manchester?

Over the year, terraced homes did best (up 3.4%) and flats worst (up 0.3%).

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

What do first-time buyers pay for a home in Manchester?

First-time buyers paid £241,449 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £296,099.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How many homes sell in Manchester each month?

278 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.

How much stamp duty would I pay on an average home in Manchester?

A home mover paying the local average for movers, £296,099, pays £4,805 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Manchester.

What is the average rent in Manchester?

£1,380 a month in September 2026, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Rents by size and type of home in Manchester.

Prices by property type

TypeAugust 2026August 2025Change
Detached£485,089£473,580+2.4%
Semi-detached£334,231£323,349+3.4%
Terraced£259,816£251,176+3.4%
Flat£199,005£198,439+0.3%

Nearby areas

Average price and change over the year to August 2026
AreaAverage priceYear change
Salford£223,323-1.7%
Tameside£213,026+1.4%
Trafford£393,897+6.4%
Stockport£319,016+3.9%

What buying here costs in tax and fees: conveyancing costs in Manchester.

Questions

What is the average house price in Manchester?
£256,760 in August 2026 (UK House Price Index), up 2.1% on a year earlier.
How much is a flat in Manchester?
The average flat sold for £199,005 in August 2026.

Sources

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.