Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Manchester's property market has been active over the past five years, with over 81,000 sales recorded. The median price of £225,000 sits notably below the mean of £310,307, reflecting a market where most transactions cluster at the lower end while some higher-value sales pull the average up. Current prices have softened significantly, with the recent 12-month average at £250,061.
Property Types and Price Differences — Semi-detached homes command the highest volume and average around £271,407, while terraced properties are substantially cheaper at £205,903. Flats occupy a middle ground at £226,900, and detached homes are the premium category at nearly £400,000—roughly 1.9 times the price of semi-detached properties. Semi-detached and terraced homes dominate transaction numbers, accounting for over half of all sales.
Price Trends Over Time — The market peaked in 2024 at £319,591 before declining sharply to £250,061 by the most recent period, representing an 18.5% drop over the five-year span. This decline has been concentrated in the last year, reversing several years of relative stability between 2021 and 2024.
What Stands Out — The recent price correction is dramatic and recent, with a £69,530 drop in a single year. The wide range between minimum (£158,000) and maximum (£350,000) recent sales reflects substantial diversity in the market, though terraced homes and flats remain the most accessible entry points.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silvercroft Street | 905 | £362,368 |
| Chester Road | 844 | £370,326 |
| Owen Street | 544 | £421,677 |
| Manchester Road | 517 | £302,119 |
| Spinners Way | 401 | £251,038 |
| Wharf End | 365 | £221,506 |
| Great Bridgewater Street | 363 | £377,193 |
| Store Street | 345 | £296,725 |
| Great Ancoats Street | 330 | £384,628 |
| Aspin Lane | 320 | £330,929 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 8 Ryan Street | M11 1WR | £158,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 19 Teddington Road | M40 0DJ | £235,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 19 Ravenoak Avenue | M19 3LW | £252,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 29 Gorse Street | M32 0HY | £180,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 10 Corfe Close | M41 6WZ | £350,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 3 Methuen Street | M12 5TF | £171,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT 2, THE SORTING HOUSE, 83 Newton Street | M1 1EP | £225,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 41 Gibraltar Lane | M34 7QR | £204,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 28 Parrin Lane | M30 8BD | £225,846 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 56 Manor Road | M34 7SE | £185,000 | Semi-detached |
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Prices in Manchester have decreased by 18% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £310,307 and the median is £225,000.
The mean average property price in Manchester is £310,307 based on 81,608 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £225,000.
The most expensive property type in Manchester is detached homes, averaging £399,968. The most affordable is terraced homes, averaging £205,903. There have been 81,608 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 81,608 property sales recorded in Manchester over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Silvercroft Street with 905 sales.
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