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About

Manchester is a major city in North West England, known for its industrial heritage and cultural influence. The city covers an area of around 115 square kilometres, with a mix of urban and green spaces. It is home to landmarks like Manchester Cathedral, the Town Hall, and Old Trafford, the famous football stadium. The River Irwell and the Manchester Ship Canal run through the city, shaping its layout.

The district is a key transport hub, with Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations connecting it to other UK cities. Areas like the Northern Quarter and Spinningfields reflect its mix of history and modern development. Manchester has a strong academic presence, with the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. The city’s economy includes finance, technology, and media sectors, alongside its traditional manufacturing roots.

Area overview

On average Manchester has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Manchester is £39,431 per year. There are 215 schools in Manchester: 139 primary (19 Outstanding and 99 Good) and 32 secondary (4 Outstanding and 20 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Manchester Population

551,938

Population density

4,772.7 per km²

Demographics

British

268,572

48.66%

Pakistani

65,875

11.94%

African

47,858

8.67%

Other White

34,138

6.19%

Arab

15,028

2.72%

Total population: 551,938

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

65,041

30.29%

Owns with a mortgage

44,502

20.72%

Other social rented

38,857

18.1%

Owns outright

35,423

16.5%

Social rents from council

24,419

11.37%

Total households: 214,730

Property prices in Manchester

Based on 3,863 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Manchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £12,000 up to £17,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Manchester over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	142	£392,125	£200,000	£326,375	£613,750	£1,223,750
Flats	1,405	£207,000	£109,600	£162,500	£268,000	£414,310
Semi-Detached	1,129	£290,000	£155,080	£230,000	£393,500	£705,211
Terraced	1,187	£240,000	£120,000	£185,250	£321,750	£524,250

10 years median price trend in Manchester

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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