Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the M1 postcode area, covering Manchester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£328,468
Median price
£287,830
5-year trend
+43.8%
Total sales
12,894
The M1 area has 303 individual postcodes with 12,894 registered sales. Prices are +17.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Manchester. The five-year price movement is +43.8%.
The UK's fastest-growing major city outside London, with a booming digital economy, excellent transport links and varied housing from Victorian suburbs to city-centre apartments.
🚆 Main station
Manchester Piccadilly
⏱️ London commute
~125 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Manchester Grammar School
M1 averages £328,468, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +17.7% below the national average. The dataset includes 12,894 recorded sales across 303 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in M1 is +43.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
M1 5GB
£240,525 avg · 369 sales
M1 7AX
£124,098 avg · 257 sales
M1 2EH
£139,375 avg · 183 sales
M1 3DA
£147,215 avg · 183 sales
M1 5QD
£162,469 avg · 182 sales
M1 2PE
£182,928 avg · 175 sales
M1 5ED
£228,610 avg · 173 sales
M1 5EB
£182,877 avg · 165 sales
M1 6LQ
£108,721 avg · 159 sales
This M1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the M1 postcode area is £328,468, based on 12,894 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Manchester.
Properties in M1 average £328,468, which is +17.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£287,830) is 12.4% below the average (£328,468), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in M1 have moved +43.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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