UPDATE: |Two ‘under the radar’ Greater Manchester areas where house prices are soaring News

A property expert has named the top postcodes where demand is rising this year

House prices are soaring in two unassuming parts of Greater Manchester, according to a property expert. Homeowners in certain regions are seeing property values rise at a rapid rate, making these locations some of the ‘most promising’ in the UK housing market in 2025.

Rising house prices often indicate increasing demand in an area, especially when combined with a limited supply of properties, which pushes prices upward.

According to Terry Fisher from We Buy Any Home, several postcodes that were previously overlooked are now emerging as sought-after areas, with double-digit price increases recorded.

“We’ve seen a shift in buyer interest towards these areas due to their affordability and the increasing investment in local infrastructure,” Terry said. “The property market is evolving, and those who recognise these trends early stand to benefit the most.

Improved transport links, economic development, and demand from both first-time buyers and investors are helping to drive property values higher.

Many buyers are now prioritising affordability and space, leading to increased interest in these locations.

Some of the biggest house price surges are happening in Stoke-on-Trent, Slough and Oldham. The Greater Manchester town has experienced a 15 percent rise, with average property prices reaching £250,546.

The majority of properties sold in Oldham during the last year were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £156,080. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £221,149, with detached properties fetching £348,228, says Rightmove.

“In Oldham, ongoing regeneration projects – including town centre redevelopment and better public transport – are transforming the area’s appeal,” says Terry.

“The Metrolink connection to Manchester is a huge asset, attracting first-time buyers and young professionals who are priced out of the city but still want quick access to it.

Bradford and Bolton have also recorded 13 percent property price increases, reflecting a wider trend of growth in northern towns and cities.

Houses in Bolton were priced at an average of £227,282 over the last year. The majority of properties sold were terraced homes, selling at an average price of £162,474.

Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £226,464, whilst detached properties sold for an average of £380,668.

“Bolton has remained one of the North West’s more affordable towns, but that’s starting to shift,” Terry says.

“With investment going into new housing, retail, and transport upgrades, it’s attracting families looking to upsize as well as investors spotting long-term potential.”

Terry added: “Both towns are benefiting from the wider ‘Manchester effect’ – people looking just outside the city for better value, more space, and improving amenities. That demand, paired with increased investment, is driving prices up and putting Oldham and Bolton firmly on the radar in 2025.”

For those already living in these areas, rising property values present new opportunities, whether for selling, remortgaging or leveraging home equity for future investments.