Property expert lists top six places to buy in Greater Manchester in 2021

We spoke to the experts at Bentley Hurst to find out the best places to buy in Manchester this year. 

I don’t have to tell you how great Manchester is – I don’t think you’d be following Proper Manchester if you didn’t love this place as much as we did – so I’ll skip straight to the good bit.  

Business Development Manager, Jonathan Gold has listed the top six places to buy in Greater Manchester right now, whether you are looking for ‘an affordable home, stylish suburban living, or somewhere to raise a family’. Perfect!

First on the list is the city centre – it’s thriving, and it’s (normally) vibrant and full of life. There are also tonnes of new developments happening too. Jonathon gives a specific shout out to the Deansgate Square developments that include four residential towers in an iconic location. 

There are so many options for the city centre, with more and more new venues adding to the already massive list of shops, bars, restaurants and museums, and city centre living is bound to stay popular for quite sometime. 

Average prices for areas like Piccadilly and Deansgate come in at around £231,156. 

Next on the list is the classic suburban dream of Chorlton and Didsbury. There’s a strong social scene, impressive properties and beautiful greenery, plus it’s super easy to get into the city centre.

There’s a strong independent culture with a real ‘neighbourhood feel’. Average house prices can range from £292,280 to £354,549 and are very much in-demand.

For first time buyers, Jonathon recommends Salford and Trafford where you’ll get a bit more bang for your buck while still maintaining pretty close proximity to the city centre.

In Salford house prices cost on average £200,715 with a capital growth of 30% over a five year period. 

Jonathon also explains that it’s a good area for those looking for a buy-to-let property, with rental yields in Little Hulton on average of 6%. 

Next up on the list, Prestwich. Known for it’s neighbouring Heaton Park, Prestwich makes the list as more and more people are looking to relocate to greener areas after almost a year of being locked up inside.

The up-and-coming suburb has had a big high street regeneration and now boasts an array of indie cafes and restaurants. You can be back in the city centre within 15 minutes and Jonathon promises a good mix of housing, plenty of greenery and good schools – making it the perfect place to start a family.

Unlike anywhere else Manchester has to offer, Ancoats and New Islington are next on the list. 

Packed full of shops, arts and entertainment – and even a Michelin-starred restaurant – Ancoats and New Islington are a vibrant part of the city and perfect for anyone looking for something a little different.

Average house prices in Ancoats are around £213,371.

And finally, the Green Quarter. Situated close to the bustling Northern Quarter, the Green Quarter is perfect for those who like a little open space, and Victoria Station is just five minutes away.

A brand new 15-storey development, The Hallmark, is offering high-spec apartments with exclusive access to a landscaped roof top terrace! 

There are of course plenty of other amazing areas to buy in Manchester that will offer an array of different things, like Stretford’s bustling and growing food scene, and Tameside’s suburbia.

For more advice from Jonathon and his colleague’s, head to Bentley Hurst Manchester.