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About

The North West of England covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. Major urban centres include Manchester and Liverpool, linked by the M62 and a dense rail network. The River Mersey and the Ribble drain to the Irish Sea, and the Manchester Ship Canal connects Salford to the Mersey so seagoing vessels can reach inland docks. Manchester Airport handles international traffic and Trafford Park was among the first planned industrial estates in Britain, reflecting the region’s manufacturing legacy.

Beyond the conurbations the Lake District National Park takes up much of Cumbria; Scafell Pike rises to 978 m, the highest point in England. Coastal plains and the estuaries of Morecambe Bay and the Mersey support extensive mudflats and migratory birdlife, and guided crossings of Morecambe Bay show how channels shift with the tide. Canals, former textile towns and preserved industrial sites record the region’s central role in the 18th–19th century cotton and shipping trades.

Area overview

On average North West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North West is £45,520 per year. There are 3593 schools in North West: 2453 primary (280 Outstanding and 1818 Good) and 470 secondary (37 Outstanding and 300 Good). North West is home to around 7,417,397 people, with a population density of about 525.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.13(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.62(+14%)
Public order
10.09(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.97(+23%)
Other theft
6.61(-3%)
England average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,880,049
31.2%
No qualifications
1,174,699
19.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,061,950
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
819,133
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583,083
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 6,025,635

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 81,656 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
Detached17,339£365,000
Flats9,250£145,000
Semi-Detached29,287£231,000
Terraced25,780£165,000

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

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Bury

Cheshire East

Cheshire West and Chester

Chorley

Cumberland

Fylde

Halton

Hyndburn

Knowsley

Lancaster

Liverpool

Manchester

North Yorkshire

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: 01/01/2026.