What Are The Most Expensive Areas in Manchester?

Like many places in the United Kingdom, Manchester continues to see increases in average house prices and rental costs. According to 2025 data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), Manchester house prices have jumped 6.9% between February 2024 and February 2025, with buyers now looking at an average cost of £246,000. First-home buyers are purchasing their first homes for slightly lower at £231,000, while renters are paying as much as £1,310 a month (a 9.5% year-on-year increase in March 2025 versus 2024). 

With these increases, Manchester’s growth in property prices is only slightly below the rest of England as a whole. Recent ONS data shows that in England monthly rent is up to £1,386 as of March 2025 (7.8% increase), while the average house in England is selling for £292,000 (5.3% increase). 

Over the years, Greater Manchester has become one of the UK’s most affluent areas, especially outside London. It’s a sought-after city for young and established professionals and attracts many famous and wealthy individuals. Successful entrepreneurs like BetFred founders, Fred and Peter Done, as well as billionaire Henry Moser, are some of the wealthiest Manchester residents according to Insider Media. You’ll also find the likes of Gary Neville, the former Manchester United captain, living and running businesses in the region, according to The Times. 

If you’re looking to sell property in Manchester, now seems to be a great time to make significant profit on your investment. However, sales may be slower, as the majority of renters and buyers struggle with the rising cost of living in what Mancunian Matters dubbed as “boiling point”. You might benefit from using a professional cash buyer like The Property Buying Company if you need a quick sale for a good price. 

If you’re looking to buy, well, just be prepared for a higher price tag on property than in previous years. Of course, Manchester’s popularity with the rich and famous has produced a number of rich areas with reputations for affluent amenities. If you’re looking for the poshest areas in Manchester, we can help. 

We’ve created an infographic below that captures the most expensive areas for home buyers, including more detailed information if you want to do more research. We’ve used a number of sources for this information, including official property price data from the likes of the ONS, Manchester Evening News, Sotheby’s International Realty, Zoopla and Rightmove. We’ve also referred to our own proprietary sale data. 

However, as we all know, property prices fluctuate depending on property type and other market factors. So use this as a guide, not a bible, when researching.

Table of Contents

• The 5 most expensive (posh) areas in Manchester

• The 10 most expensive postcodes in Greater Manchester

• The 10 most expensive streets in Greater Manchester

• Where is Millionaire’s Row in Manchester?

• What’s the most expensive area in Greater Manchester for first-home buyers?

• Which is the best area to live in Manchester?

The 5 most expensive (posh) areas in Manchester

1. Bowdon

Bowdon tops almost every list of the most expensive areas in Manchester. If it’s not at the top it’s right there at second. The suburb is part of the Trafford borough, which you may recognise as the home of Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United football. It’s no surprise then that Bowden was home for Gary Neville and continues to attract posh buyers with its multi-million-pound mansions, fine-dining establishments and pristine parks.

According to the collected data above from Zoopla and Rightmove, the average sold price for Bowden property is just over £855,000 in the last 12 months. This of course varies depending on the property type, with flats costing £566,542, terraced houses £639,250 and detached houses £1,247,492 on average.

2. Hale

Hale, which includes its inner suburb of Hale Barns, is the second most posh area in Manchester. Hale Barns itself is more of a village, which is incredible to find only 40 minutes from Manchester’s city centre. It’s country living with city convenience here, where tree-lined avenues boast exquisite mansions with 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Hale is also renowned for its famous residents, according to Sotheby’s, including footballers Paul Pogba and Raheem Sterling.

According to the collected data above from Zoopla and Rightmove, the average sold price for Hale property is just over £700,000 in the last 12 months. If we break this down by property type, the difference between a flat and a detached house is quite significant. Flats sell for £350,836 on average, while terraced houses collect £529,954, semi-detached £716,816 and detached as much as £1,268,687.

3. Altrincham

A market town the heart of Trafford, Altrincham has continued to see its property prices rise since a glow up that started around ten years ago, maybe more. Back in 2022, it was voted one of the UK’s best places to live by the Sunday Times. That was its fifth time in a row on that list, dating back to 2018. Altrincham has been attracting posh homebuyers (and national accolades) with its charming boutiques, trendy bars and mansions oozing old-world elegance. 

Looking at sales data on Zoopla and Rightmove, Altrincham property has an average cost of almost £470,000. You can still find flats at a somewhat reasonable rate here, around £255,000 on average. However, if you’re looking for a terraced or semi-detached house, be prepared to spend anywhere from £430,000 to £500,000.

4. Didsbury

Positioned on the north bank of the River Mersey, Didsbury is a peaceful little suburb in Manchester’s south. It has changed a lot since its 13th-century origins as a rural hamlet. It now boasts multi-million-pound Victorian-era homes, tree-lined promenades, award-winning restaurants, and some of Manchester’s most exclusive fitness venues. All this along with top secondary schools and peaceful green spaces has attracted plenty of posh buyers. English footballer, Marcus Rashford, is rumoured to have property in the suburb, though we can’t confirm this. What we can confirm is that the cost of entry into the Didsbury property market is one of the highest in Manchester.

As you can see from the Zoopla and Rightmove data above, you can expect to pay almost £420,000 on average for property here. Flats are going for about £270,000, while a terraced house fetches close to £450,000 on the current market. If you’re looking for something with more space, you’ll need to put down even more, with semi-detached and detached houses averaging at £540,000 and £877,000, respectively. 

5. Chorlton

Chorlton, also known as Chorlton-cum-Hardy, is one of Manchester’s trendiest suburbs right now. It’s been attracting buyers with its variety of housing options, according to Manchester Moneyman. It also ticks those must-have boxes, such as convenient transport links and highly respected schools. Young professionals are particularly enamoured with this area of Manchester. We’d hazard a guess that’s got something to do with Chorlton’s range of bars and pubs, as well as its bohemian energy. Think independent shops, organic markets and street art. 

The above traits have quickly made Chorlton one of the most expensive areas in Manchester. According to Zoopla and Rightmove data, property is selling for just under £400,000 on average. Flats are still relatively accessible for buyers with tighter budgets, going for around £235,000, while terraced and semi-detached houses range in the £400,000 to £470,000 ballpark. Detached houses are naturally the most expensive, currently selling for around £670,000.

The 10 most expensive postcodes in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is a sprawling county encompassing over 1,270 square kilometres. It includes 10 districts, including City of Manchester, Trafford, Bury and Stockport. In a county this large, with almost three million residents, property prices are going to differ greatly depending on where you’re looking. 

When it comes to rich areas in Manchester, the following postcodes have most recently been making names for themselves with high price tags on houses and flats. We’ve again used a number of sources for this information, including recent sale price data from Zoopla and Rightmove. However, this data is constantly being updated, so only use this list as a guide.

1. WA15 – Timperley

Timperley offers a tight-knit community and a charming village ambience. You can find a great mix of property types here, including centuries-old cottages and modern mansions. Along with a metro station, Timperley has great schools, cafes and shopping. While WA15 has the highest average sale price, Timperley is a little lower with property selling for around £416,000 on average according to Zoopla data. 

2. WA14 – Altrincham, Bowdon and Hale

As we’ve already covered, these three neighbourhoods are the most expensive areas in Manchester. Picturesque roads, centuries-old houses, welcoming suburban communities and popular dining and shopping all combine to make them highly sought-after places to live. 

3. M21 – Chorlton

Chorlton is a trendy suburb with an eclectic mix of arts, dining and independent shopping. The bohemian vibe extends to its residents, which comprise a good mix of young professionals and families. Homeowners are spoilt for choice here when it comes to culinary experiences, from upmarket British and Mediterranean to Mexican and Canadian. 

4. M33 – Sale and Ashton upon Mersey

Sale is a popular choice among families. It has more of a suburban feel but is only twenty minutes from the city centre. That convenience is hard to come by elsewhere. Within Sale you can find Ashton upon Mersey, which is one of the area’s prettiest places to live. Period houses highlight this village, giving it a tucked-away vibe despite the Metrolink connections. 

5. M20 – Didsbury and West Didsbury

Didsbury and West Didsbury are two of Manchester’s most popular neighbourhoods. Victorian and Edwardian homes can be found sitting amongst independent boutiques, charming eateries and leafy parks. West Didsbury is even more eclectic and is a hotspot for young families and professionals. 

6. SK4 – Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel and Heaton Mersey

The Times named the Heatons (this collection of posh Manchester suburbs) as one of the best places to live in 2025. This comes as no surprise to anyone who’s familiar with this rich area of Manchester. These neighbourhoods are very family friendly, thanks to the green parks, excellent schools, cultural venues and convenient transport links. 

7. M25 – Prestwich Village and Heaton Park

Another favourite on many homebuyers’ lists, Prestwich received its well-deserved acclaim when it was named one of the best places to live by the Times in 2024. It was described as “cool, calm and connected” in the article – a description that rings true when you explore its quiet and park-dotted streets. Heaton Park is one of Prestwich’s best areas, while the village centre has a number of cafes, shops and restaurants. 

8. M15 – Hulme and Castlefield

Hulme and Castlefield are, in many ways, like night and day. Hulme has been modernised with new builds and green spaces, while Castlefield has preserved its heritage buildings to create warehouse apartments that pair beautifully with its Roman architecture and historic canals. Only 25 minutes from the city centre, Hulme is a popular spot for students and professionals. 

9. M28 – Worsley and Walkden

Worsley was actually featured by Sotheby’s as one of the nicest areas to live in Manchester. According to Sotheby’s, Worsley property prices can be as high as £1 million, especially if you’re looking at homes on the suburb’s Millionaire’s Row, Leigh Road. The rest of the neighbourhood is blessed with pristine nature and heritage buildings. Walkden, meanwhile, is far more affordable, with property sales averaging £265,745 according to Rightmove. It’s adjacent to Worsley and has great transport links and a bustling shopping centre. 

10. M16 – Old Trafford and Whalley Range

When you think of Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home stadium might be the first thing that comes to mind. Beyond the stadium lights, however, this affluent neighbourhood offers good schools, pretty parks and a range of properties to suit a lot of budgets. Whalley Range is nearby and offers great connections to the city centre. It’s also a bit more leafy than Old Trafford, with Victorian architecture showcases along many streets.

The 10 most expensive streets in Greater Manchester

As you can see from the table below, Hale has numerous streets contributing to its affluent status in Manchester. With seven streets in Greater Manchester’s top 10 most expensive, it’s no surprise this is one of the poshest areas to buy right now.

Elsewhere in the county, we have Withinlee Road in Prestbury, York Drive in Bowdon (one of Hale’s neighbours), and Bloomsbury Avenue in Didsbury bringing up the 10th most expensive street to buy on. Withinlee Road actually stands out at the top of this list with an average sale price over £2.5 million pounds more than the next most expensive.

Where is Millionaire’s Row in Manchester? 

The table above is a good example of why there are many roads, lanes, drives and avenues in Manchester claiming to be ‘Millionaire’s Row’. However, according to many sources online, including the NCESC, the original and still widely considered Millionaire’s Row in Manchester is St John Street. While its property prices may not be the highest still in Manchester, it still commands an opulent ambiance as the city centre’s last remaining Georgian terraced street. 

Property developer, Rowlinson, actually finished construction on a high-end development on St John Street back in 2019. Called The Residence, comprises 10 boutique apartments with modern interiors that contrast well with the preserved 18th-century architecture. 

Other areas in Manchester that might come up when you’re talking about Millionaire’s Row include Broadway (Hale), Barrow Lane (Hale) and Valley Park Road (Prestwich).

What’s the most expensive area in Greater Manchester for first-home buyers?

According to a 2025 article written by property journalist, Phoebe Jobling, for Manchester Evening News, Salford is the most expensive area for first-time buyers. Jobling used data from Better.co.uk, a mortgage broker, and found that buyers were spending £277,289 on average to purchase their first home in Salford. Apparently creative professionals are flocking to Salford, where you’ll find BBC and ITV offices. The area is also sought-after for its green spaces. Manchester was the second most-expensive city, while Warrington was next.

Which is the best area to live in Manchester? 

This is a tough question to answer. It really comes down to your preferences and budget. There are a lot of affluent and posh areas in Manchester that could give you the amenities, lifestyle, community, connectivity and leisure you’re seeking. While others may be too modernised or too far from the city centre for your liking. 

When it comes to choosing an area to live in Manchester, or any city for that matter, your best bet is to do a lot of research. We hope this page has been helpful in at least giving you a better idea of what property costs in the county’s richer areas. You may also want to visit those neighbourhoods in person to get a better idea of the vibe and elements around your potential home. In the information above, we’ve also highlighted the areas that might be better suited to young professionals or families, but this is also dependent on your unique interests and tastes. 

If you’re looking to sell your home before moving to or within Manchester, The Property Buying Company can help. We’re a professional cash buyer of houses and flats all around the UK. We can handle everything and don’t charge any fees. If you want a quick house sale in Manchester while still getting a good price and dealing with an honest and transparent buyer, we might be your best option. We usually buy houses within 2-3 weeks, but can be as fast as seven days. 

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