Ancoats has been named the most popular place to live in Manchester in 2025, with demand continuing to rise as more people move into the city.
New research from Compare My Move reveals that nearly 8% of people relocating to Manchester are choosing to buy or rent in Ancoats. The neighbourhood is not only the city’s top destination but is also growing in popularity, with 1.2% more movers heading to Ancoats in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Didsbury ranks as the second most popular area, attracting 7.7% of Manchester movers. While it sits just behind Ancoats in overall demand, Didsbury has seen a sharper rise in interest, with a 10.5% year-on-year increase in movers. Worsley follows closely in third place and has experienced even stronger growth, recording a 25.8% increase compared to 2024.
Elsewhere, Chorlton has emerged as one of Manchester’s fastest-rising neighbourhoods, seeing the largest year-on-year increase of any area in the study. The number of people moving to Chorlton rose by 44.6% in 2025, highlighting its growing appeal among buyers and renters alike.
Below is a ranking of the most popular areas people moved to in Manchester in 2025, including those relocating within the city.
| Rank | Location | Average House Price | Average Monthly Rent | Percentage of Manchester movers | Year-on-Year Change in Movers |
| 1 | Ancoats | £301,143 | £1,334 | 7.8% | 1.2% |
| 2 | Didsbury | £428,837 | £1,780 | 7.7% | 10.5% |
| 3 | Worsley | £300,792 | £1,260 | 5.6% | 25.8% |
| 4 | Hulme | £192,141 | £1,363 | 4.9% | -18.2% |
| 5 | City Centre | £256,471 | £1,354 | 4.8% | -27.1% |
| 6 | Old Trafford | £360,535 | £1,105 | 4.4% | 11.6% |
| 7 | Chorlton | £360,833 | £1,309 | 4.3% | 44.6% |
| 8 | Urmston | £344,831 | £1,135 | 4.1% | 11.3% |
| 9 | Denton | £220,178 | £1,001 | 3.8% | 36.1% |
| 10 | Eccles | £268,468 | £1,117 |
