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About

The North West region of England covers an area of approximately 14,100 square kilometres, bordering Scotland, Wales, and the Irish Sea. It includes major cities like Manchester, Liverpool, and Chester, as well as rural areas such as the Lake District and the Pennines. The region has a mix of urban centres, industrial heritage, and natural landscapes, including national parks and coastal stretches.

Transport links in the North West are well-developed, with motorways like the M6 and M62 connecting it to other parts of the UK. The region has a strong industrial history, particularly in textiles, shipping, and manufacturing. It is also home to cultural landmarks like the Beatles Story in Liverpool and Manchester’s football stadiums. The climate varies, with coastal areas experiencing milder conditions compared to the upland regions.

Area Profile

North West Population
7,417,397
Population density
525.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,019,385
81.15%
Pakistani
303,611
4.09%
Other White
253,487
3.42%
Indian
140,413
1.89%
African
126,608
1.71%
Total population: 7,417,398

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,051,022
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
914,523
29%
Private landlord or letting agency
541,191
17.16%
Other social rented
353,045
11.2%
Social rents from council
202,719
6.43%
Total households: 3,153,403

Property prices in North West

Based on 78,226 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,000 up to £17,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North West in the 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 North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16,593£365,000
Flats8,871£145,000
Semi-Detached28,012£230,000
Terraced24,750£162,500

10 years median price trend in North West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North West.

All districts in North West

Blackburn with Darwen

Blackpool

Bolton

Burnley

Bury

Cheshire East

Cheshire West and Chester

Chorley

Cumberland

Fylde

Halton

Hyndburn

Knowsley

Lancaster

Liverpool

Manchester

Oldham

Pendle

Preston

Ribble Valley

Rochdale

Rossendale

Salford

Sefton

South Ribble

St. Helens

Stockport

Tameside

Trafford

Warrington

West Lancashire

Westmorland and Furness

Wigan

Wirral

Wyre

Data Sources

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