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Affordability (price vs local earnings) in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s 10 areas ranked — most affordable areas. Every figure from ONS house price to workplace-based earnings ratio (Tables 5a/5b/5c), 2025. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Affordability (price vs local earnings) (× earnings) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan | 5.9× |
| 2 | Salford | 6.0× |
| 3 | Rochdale | 6.1× |
| 4 | Manchester | 6.1× |
| 5 | Oldham | 6.1× |
| 6 | Bolton | 6.2× |
| 7 | Tameside | 6.9× |
| 8 | Bury | 7.1× |
| 9 | Stockport | 8.6× |
| 10 | Trafford | 9.6× |
Source: ONS house price to workplace-based earnings ratio (Tables 5a/5b/5c) · 2025. Ranked lowest first.
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