Official UK HPI comparison
Put two housing markets side by side.
Compare area-wide averages and price movement on a common starting point. This is market context, not a valuation of either home.
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Latest official period
City of Bristol and Manchester
May 2026. Newer observations can be revised as sales are registered.
Movement from a common starting point
Both series start at 100 in January 1995. This compares proportional movement, not price levels.
City of BristolManchester
| Measure | City of Bristol | Manchester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price | £354,924 | £247,469 | +£107,455 |
| Annual change | +2.2% | +0.5% | +1.7 percentage points |
| Five-year change | +14.4% | +17.7% | −3.3 percentage points |
| Detached average | £692,801 | £470,563 | +£222,238 |
| Semi-detached average | £450,047 | £323,227 | +£126,820 |
| Terraced average | £385,266 | £249,198 | +£136,068 |
| Flat or maisonette average | £244,449 | £192,158 | +£52,291 |
What this comparison can tell you
It shows how official area-wide averages differ, how each index has moved and the average by property type where both areas publish it. Normalising the histories removes the different starting prices, making relative movement easier to see.
What it cannot tell you
It cannot compare like-for-like homes, predict a sale price, measure current asking-price demand or show affordability, EPC quality and sales liquidity. Property mix, low transaction volumes and registration delays can all affect the figures. Use sold comparables, the condition and tenure of the actual home, and professional advice where appropriate.
Source and update status
The data is the official UK House Price Index release for 2026-05. View the HM Land Registry source. Crown copyright data is reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.