“Liverpool would be top of my list because it already has visible momentum behind it. Prices there are up 9.5% on the official figures, and Zoopla also has the city moving in the right direction, with values up 4.0% year on year and the average home at around £167,000. For a major UK city, that is still a very approachable price point. What makes Liverpool especially interesting is that it does not depend on one narrow buyer group. It has owner-occupiers, landlords, first-time buyers and movers all active in the same market. When a city has that kind of depth, it usually has a better chance of carrying momentum into spring.”placeholder image
“Liverpool would be top of my list because it already has visible momentum behind it. Prices there are up 9.5% on the official figures, and Zoopla also has the city moving in the right direction, with values up 4.0% year on year and the average home at around £167,000. For a major UK city, that is still a very approachable price point. What makes Liverpool especially interesting is that it does not depend on one narrow buyer group. It has owner-occupiers, landlords, first-time buyers and movers all active in the same market. When a city has that kind of depth, it usually has a better chance of carrying momentum into spring.” | vichie81 - stock.adobe.com

Beyond 'postcode prestige': 5 North West areas where house prices are predicted to bloom

Robert Cumber
By Robert Cumber

Property and retro writer

Published 11th May 2026, 15:47 GMT

House prices are rising faster in the North West than anywhere else

A property expert has pinpointed the five areas of the North West most likely to see house price rises.

House Buy Fast founder Jonathan Rolande believes the North West is in a stronger position than many other parts of the country.

Halifax puts annual house price growth in the region at 2.9%, while Zoopla places it at 3.3% and describes the North West as the strongest-performing region in Great Britain.

Jonathan said: “I think the North West is in a good position this spring because buyers can still see value there. Mortgage rates have eased a little, confidence is better than it was towards the end of last year, and people are starting to move again.”

“If you treat the UK market as one single story, you miss what is happening locally. Some areas are still sluggish, particularly where prices are already high, but the North West has strong city markets, solid commuter towns and places where buyers can still get decent space without overstretching themselves.”

Below, Jonathan sets out the five North West hotspots he believes are best placed for a strong spring and early summer.

“Warrington rounds the list off because it has a very broad sort of appeal. Prices there are up 6.0% on the year, and that does not surprise me. It sits in a useful position between major employment centres, so it appeals to commuters, families and movers who want convenience without paying the sort of prices you see in some city hotspots. For me, Warrington is the balanced pick in the list. It sits in a useful position between major employment hubs, and that helps keep it attractive to buyers who need practicality as well as price.”

5. Warrington

“Warrington rounds the list off because it has a very broad sort of appeal. Prices there are up 6.0% on the year, and that does not surprise me. It sits in a useful position between major employment centres, so it appeals to commuters, families and movers who want convenience without paying the sort of prices you see in some city hotspots. For me, Warrington is the balanced pick in the list. It sits in a useful position between major employment hubs, and that helps keep it attractive to buyers who need practicality as well as price.” | SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.com Photo: SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.com

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