In this article, you will find out the average property values in Manchester boroughs. We list the current average prices of property across each of the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs. For additional analysis, we have split each borough into several areas and ranked them according to the average property cost. This information may help you find a property that is best suited to your budget.
Greater Manchester boroughs
The table below lists the ten Manchester boroughs and shows the average property prices last year. The results show that Trafford was the most expensive borough in 2022 with a property average property value of £338,640. Manchester and Salford were the second and third most expensive boroughs with average prices of £284,658 and £253,904 respectfully.
| Borough | Average Property Price | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Trafford | £338,640 | 1 |
| Stockport | £317,823 | 2 |
| Manchester | £284,658 | 3 |
| Salford | £253,904 | 4 |
| Bury | £225,845 | 5 |
| Bolton | £207,755 | 6 |
| Tameside | £206,870 | 7 |
| Rochdale | £195,967 | 8 |
| Oldham | £190,949 | 9 |
| Wigan | £170,866 | 10 |
In contrast, Wigan was the cheapest borough with an average price of £170,866. Oldham and Rochdale were the only two other boroughs where the average property was valued at below £200,000.
Average property values in Bolton
Bolton is a comparatively cheap borough with all areas having an average price below £230,000. Its average price is £207,755.
- Westhoughton – £229,380
- Horwich – £224,629
- Little Lever – £199,038
- Kearsley – £191,514
- Heaton – £189,051
- Blackrod – £184,067
- Farnworth – £154,729
Average property values in Bury
Bury is an averagely priced borough. Interestingly there prices of each area averaged between £200,000 and £300,000. Ramsbottom was the most expensive area, whilst Radcliffe was the cheapest.
- Ramsbottom – £287,856
- Prestwich – £283,896
- Whitefield – £274,705
- Tottington – £259,787
- Unsworth – £250,131
- Radcliffe – £231,989
Average property values in Manchester
For People who are well acquainted with Manchester, several central locations come under either the Trafford or Salford regions. Within the areas listed in this neighbourhood, Didsbury is the most expensive at an average price of £359,631. At the other end is Harphurey with an average value of £125,939. This area recorded the lowest average values from all the areas within the 10 neighborhoods.
| Rank | Area | Average Property Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didsbury | £359,631 |
| 2 | Chorlton | £342,980 |
| 3 | Parrs Wood | £323,749 |
| 4 | Whalley Range | £321,763 |
| 5 | Withington | £319,124 |
| 6 | Burnage | £305,193 |
| 7 | Castlefield | £300,560 |
| 8 | Northenden | £284,219 |
| 9 | Ancoats | £267,545 |
| 10 | City Centre | £256,166 |
| 11 | Baguley | £254,098 |
| 12 | Miles Platting | £252,222 |
| 13 | Wythenshawe | £248,329 |
| 14 | Fallowfield | £241,514 |
| 15 | Levenshulme | £237,285 |
| 16 | Crumpsall | £234,619 |
| 17 | Collyhurst | £224,165 |
| 18 | Rusholme | £212,673 |
| 19 | Blackley | £211,867 |
| 20 | Hulme | £207,480 |
| 21 | Ardwick | £204,743 |
| 22 | Cheetham Hill | £204,683 |
| 23 (Joint) | Bradford | £202,645 |
| 23 (Joint) | Beswick | £202,645 |
| 25 | Belle Vue | £201,785 |
| 26 | Strangeways | £200,022 |
| 27 | Longsight | £197,508 |
| 28 | Moss Side | £194,261 |
| 29 | Moston | £187,895 |
| 30 | Gorton | £182,686 |
| 31 | Openshaw | £171,647 |
| 32 | Newton Heath | £171,143 |
| 33 | Harpurhey | £125,939 |
Average property values in Oldham
Within the seven areas that make up Oldham prices are very consistent. Saddleworth records the highest average price, whilst Hollinwood has the cheapest. In the remaining five areas, average prices are very close to £200,000.
- Saddleworth – £267,706
- Royton – £209,530
- Shaw – £203,193
- Failsworth – £202,053
- Lees – £192,054
- Chadderton – £189,559
- Hollinwood – £153,963
Average property values in Rochdale
Rochdale is another value neighbourhood with the average property valued at below £200,000. Norden and Bamford recorded the highest average values and Castleton was the cheapest area.
- Norden – £283,501
- Bamford – £257,356
- Littleborough – £218,097
- Middleton – £205,010
- Heywood – £192,545
- Milnrow – £189,338
- Newhey – £188,429
- Castleton – £172,856
Average property values in Salford
In Salford, the average price of a home currently stands at £253,904. The most expensive part of the region at the moment is Boothstown and the cheapest is Little Hulton.
| Rank | Area | Average Property Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boothstown | £307,055 |
| 2 | Worsley | £281,581 |
| 3 | Walkden | £258,081 |
| 4 | Swinton | £252,444 |
| 5 | Broughton | £244,601 |
| 6 | Kersal | £244,601 |
| 7 | Pendlebury | £243,665 |
| 8 | Irelam | £236,993 |
| 9 | Cadishead | £211,415 |
| 10 | Eccles | £229,235 |
| 11 | Peel Green | £226,101 |
| 12 | Salford Quays | £179,814 |
| 13 | Little Hulton | £173,897 |
Average property values Stockport
Properties in Stockport had an overall average price of £317,823 over the last year. Bramhall is currently the most expensive area to buy a home, with Reddish being the cheapest.
| Rank | Area | Average Property Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bramhall | £494,819 |
| 2 | Marple Bridge | £472,007 |
| 3 | Marple | £371,161 |
| 4 | Gatley | £368,872 |
| 5 | Cheadle Hulme | £365,327 |
| 6 | Heaton Mersey | £360,970 |
| 7 | Heaton Chapel | £358,329 |
| 8 | Heald Green | £353,318 |
| 9 | Cheadle | £352,547 |
| 10 | Hazel Grove | £321,533 |
| 11 | Heaton Moor | £326,092 |
| 12 | Heaton Norris | £300,921 |
| 13 | Romiley | £275,457 |
| 14 | Edgeley | £236,249 |
| 15 | Reddish | £234,220 |
Tameside
House prices in Tameside were priced at £206,870 over the last year. The most affordable part of the borough is currently Ashton-under-Lyne, and the most expensive area is Broadbottom.
- Broadbottom – £277,567
- Stalybridge – £228,103
- Audenshaw – £221,088
- Mossley – £219,529
- Droylsden – £217,212
- Hyde – £216,494
- Denton – £208,428
- Dukinfield – £200,653
- Ashton-under-Lyne – £188,776
Trafford
Trafford is ranked the most exclusive borough of Greater Manchester. Only two areas within the borough have average property values below £300,000. These two areas are Partington and Old Trafford which recorded an average price of £14,210 and £290,356 respectively. In contrast, Bowdon had an average property value of £897,758 making it the most exclusive area in the whole of Greater Manchester
| Rank | Area | Average Property Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowdon | £897,758 |
| 2 | Hale | £652,546 |
| 3 | Altrincham | £516,148 |
| 4 | Ashton upon Mersey | £389,746 |
| 5 | Sale | £381,530 |
| 6 | Timperley | £379,667 |
| 7 | Firswood | £356,228 |
| 8 | Broadheath | £349,190 |
| 9 | Brooklands | £333,293 |
| 10 (joint) | Davyhulme | £331,560 |
| 10 (joint) | Flixton | £331,560 |
| 12 | Urmston | £327,779 |
| 13 | Stretford | £304,937 |
| 14 | Old Trafford | £290,356 |
| 15 | Partington | £184,210 |
Average property values in Wigan
Overall, Wigan is the cheapest borough to live in in Greater Manchester. Though in a few areas the average property value still exceeds £200,000. Shevington, Tyldesley and Astley were the most exclusive areas, whilst Ince was the cheapest.
- Shevington – £225,815
- Tyldesley – £225,546
- Astley – £223,517
- Standish – £212,383
- Orrell – £199,272
- Aspull – £198,061
- Atherton – £190,773
- Hindley – £173,806
- Leigh – £170,302
- Abram – £169,959
- Ashton-in-Makerfield – £164,676
- Platt Bridge – £148,603
- Pemberton – £147,142
- Ince – £130,709
Best areas to buy
Selecting which areas to buy will depend on your personal preferences and needs. What can be seen from the information is that the average property values in Manchster boroughs varry considerably.
From an investment perspective, it is often a good idea to select areas that are undergoing rapid transformation, through regeneration initiatives. Salford Keys and Ancoats are prime examples where the neighborhoods’ have become more desirable. For further information on areas that are undergoing gentrification click on the enclosed link.
