House prices are at an all-time high in the UK after the sixth consecutive rise this year. The average price of a property coming onto the market across the country is now at a record of £369,968, with buyer demand now 26% higher than the peak in 2019.
Across the north west of England, house prices vary drastically from one area to the next. With an overall average price of £222,242, homes in the north west are priced similar to nearby Yorkshire and the Humber, but more expensive than in the north east.
Using data from the H M Land Registry, here we look at the average house prices across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire and Merseyside to find out how they compare in affordability.
