House prices in North West
The average house price in North West over the last three years is £259,185, with a median sold price of £220,000 — below the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm.
HM Land Registry sold-price data · updated August 2026
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Sold prices in North West
Based on 256,456 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).
The average house price in North West over the last three years is £259,185, with a median sold price of £220,000 — below the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm. The mean sits notably higher than the median here, which usually means a tail of larger or higher-value sales pulling the average up. That's drawn from 256,456 recorded sales — a liquid, actively-traded local market.
North West price trend
Quarterly median sold price (smoothed). Hover for the value at any quarter.
Over five years, prices in North West have risen (+12.9%). Across a full decade they are +53.6%. The last twelve months alone: -0.5%. On our smoothed index, prices in North West are at — or within a whisker of — their highest level on record, so there's little history of buying cheaper to point to.
What it costs to buy in North West
From entry-level to premium — where sold prices actually land, not just the headline median.
Homes in North West span an unusually wide range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £110,000, while the top tenth fetched over £440,000. Half of all sales fell between £154,000 and £315,000 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.
Plan a budget for North West
Slide across what homes in North West actually sell for and see the deposit, stamp duty, monthly repayments and income a purchase would take.
Upfront cash ≈ £23,900 (deposit + stamp duty), before legal and survey fees. Illustration only, not financial advice — English SDLT main-residence rates for 2026/27; second homes pay a surcharge, and your mortgage rate and multiple will vary.
How North West compares
Average sold price here against its wider area and England (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).
At £259,185, homes in North West sell for 11% below the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (-0.5% vs +3.9%).
Prices by property type
Median sold price and share of the market, by type, across North West.
The most-traded type in North West is semi-detached (91,591 sales, median £230,000), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£150,000) and houses (~£238,860) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale.
The North West market: activity & mix
How busy the market is, and what kind of homes actually change hands.
* 2026 is a part year — Land Registry sales are recorded a few weeks after completion.
Around 94,657 homes changed hands in North West in 2025 — in line with the area's average of roughly 101,693 sales a year over the past decade. The busiest recent year was 2021 (123,633 sales). Steady turnover means a reasonable flow of fresh listings through the year. 33% of recent sales in North West were leasehold — a substantial leasehold share, so factor in service charges and lease length. New-build made up 7% of sales, a modest amount of new supply.
Where North West is
The region outlined on the map — pan and zoom, then search any address inside it for a full report.
Boundary © Office for National Statistics (Open Geography Portal), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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What's in a Housometer report
Every section, for any specific home in North West.
An evidence-based estimate with a confidence range, every sale since 1995, and the nearest comparables.
EPC rating, floor area, heating type and what the home costs to run.
The exact band for this property and what it costs you each year.
River, sea and surface-water flood risk, with the nearest watercourse.
Subsidence and ground stability, radon potential and coal-mining legacy.
Recent crime in the immediate area, by type and trend, plus road safety.
Road, rail and aircraft noise plus NO₂ and particulate air pollution.
Nearest primaries and secondaries with Ofsted ratings and performance.
Nearest stations, walk times and travel time to your workplace.
Walking distance to shops, GP, gyms, parks and everyday essentials.
Full-fibre and gigabit availability, top speeds and mobile coverage.
Applications at the property and next door, designations, tenure and ownership.
Historic OS maps, the likely build era and a dated timeline of the home’s past.
Local earnings, deprivation, household make-up and who lives nearby.
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North West house prices — FAQs
Over the last three years the median sold price in North West was £220,000, with a mean of £259,185, based on 256,456 HM Land Registry sales.
At a £220,000 median, North West is cheaper than the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.
On our smoothed index, North West prices have moved -0.5% over the past year. Local trends are noisy, so this is a guide to direction rather than a precise figure.
Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £150,000 (30,430 sales).
Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £110,000, and most buyers competed in the £154,000–£315,000 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £440,000.
Prices in North West are +12.9% over the last five years, and +53.6% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.
On the £220,000 median-priced North West home, a home-mover pays about £1,900 in Stamp Duty Land Tax at 2026/27 rates, and a first-time buyer about £0 with first-time-buyer relief. Second homes pay a surcharge on top.
A 10% deposit on the median £220,000 North West home is £22,000 (5% would be £11,000). Borrowing the remaining £198,000 implies a household income of roughly £44,000 at a typical 4.5× lending multiple.
Roughly 94,657 sales a year have been recorded in North West recently (HM Land Registry). That’s a liquid market — homes come up regularly, and pricing is well-evidenced.
33% of recent sales in North West were leasehold and the rest freehold. Leasehold usually means flats — always check the remaining lease length and any service charge or ground rent before offering.
Area figures set the scene, but every home differs. A Housometer report scores an individual North West address across value, energy, flood & ground risk, crime, schools, transport, noise, air and more — search any address to see it.
Nearby & related areas
Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; £/m² combines PPD with MHCLG EPC floor areas. Full Housometer reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more. Area figures summarise the market and are not a valuation of any individual home.