House prices are continuing to hold up across Cheshire, and well-positioned homes are still achieving strong results.
The latest published data available in March 2026 points to a market that is steady, resilient and still offering real opportunity for sellers. Values are continuing to edge higher across many parts of Cheshire, while desirable towns and villages are maintaining a clear premium over regional and national averages.
At the same time, the market is more measured than it was during the busiest periods of recent years. Buyers are taking a little more time, but they are still committing to good homes that are priced correctly, presented well and launched with the right strategy.
For Cheshire sellers, that means this remains a market where success is very much achievable. The key is not chasing the market, but understanding how to position a property so it stands out and secures the strongest possible outcome.
This March Cheshire property market update looks at the latest national picture, the Cheshire East housing market and what the data is telling us in Altrincham, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Macclesfield.
The UK Property Market
The national market continues to show encouraging signs of stability. Nationwide’s latest figure put the average UK house price at £273,176 in February, up 0.3% month-on-month and 1.0% year-on-year. Halifax reported a higher average of £301,151, also showing 0.3% monthly growth and 1.3% annual growth.
Meanwhile, the ONS UK House Price Index recorded an average price of £268,421 in January, down 0.3% on the month but still 1.3% higher than a year earlier. Hometrack also reported annual growth of 1.3%, reinforcing the picture of a market where prices are still moving forward, albeit at a sustainable pace.
The overall message is positive. The UK property market is not overheating, but it is proving resilient. Pricing remains important, but well-presented homes in the right locations are still attracting attention and achieving strong values.
The wider housing picture supports that view. Mortgage approvals stood at 59,999 in January, while residential transactions reached 94,680. Gross mortgage lending was £23.4bn, up 9.0% year-on-year, and new homes built totalled 59,795 in Q4 2025, up 16.5% on the quarter and 7.3% annually.
Taken together, these figures suggest a market that is active and functioning, even if buyers are making decisions more carefully. Demand is still there, lending remains available, and price growth is holding.
For sellers, that creates an environment where the right property can still perform very well.
Cheshire House Prices
Against that backdrop, the Cheshire East property market continues to command a meaningful premium. Over the last 12 months, the average property value in Cheshire East was £304,622, compared with £208,832 across the North West and £282,357 across England & Wales.
That equates to an annual growth of 2.5% in Cheshire East. This is comfortably ahead of the England & Wales average of 1.1%, underlining the area’s ongoing appeal. Transaction volumes are still below last year’s level, with 15,256 sales recorded over the last 12 months, but prices themselves remain robust.
Detached homes continue to anchor the upper end of the Cheshire East market, averaging £552,549. Semi-detached homes averaged £343,533, terraced homes £256,356 and flats £192,696.
For sellers, this matters. It shows that Cheshire East remains a strong performer and that quality homes continue to benefit from the area’s strong reputation, lifestyle appeal and buyer demand.
Meller Braggins Core Areas
A closer look at the core areas served by Meller Braggins reveals a market where values are still rising, even as conditions become a little more disciplined.
In practical terms, that is good news for sellers. Buyers are still paying strong prices for homes that are launched correctly. The opportunity is there, but the best results are going to properties that combine realistic pricing, strong presentation and focused marketing from day one.
Altrincham and Hale
Over the last 12 months, the average sales value in Altrincham and Hale was £463,019. Flats made up around a fifth of sampled sales, achieving an average value of £249,639, while houses averaged approximately £564,646.
Achieved values are up 2.3% over the rolling 12-month period, while transaction levels are down 10.6%. January’s trend data showed asking prices down 1.3% year-on-year, transactions down 19.5% and supply of homes for sale up 2.9%.
That points to a market where buyers still recognise the area’s quality and are prepared to pay for it, but where launch strategy is increasingly important. For sellers, the message is clear: strong prices are still being achieved, particularly for well-prepared family homes, but getting the price and presentation right at the outset is what turns interest into offers.
Knutsford
Over the last 12 months, the average sales value in Knutsford was £476,205. Flats accounted for around 14% of sampled sales at an average of £191,738, while houses averaged approximately £571,921.
Values are up 2.1% year-on-year, reinforcing Knutsford’s reputation as a premium Cheshire market. Transaction volumes are down 17.3% over the rolling 12 months, while January’s trend data showed transactions down 27.5%, supply broadly flat and asking prices edging 0.4% higher.
Even so, Knutsford continues to benefit from its scarcity, strong buyer appeal and aspirational positioning.
For sellers, that means good homes can still perform extremely well. In the current market, the best results are coming where pricing is sharp, presentation is polished, and the marketing speaks directly to the right buyer audience.
Prestbury
Over the last 12 months, the average sales value in Prestbury was £335,537. Detached homes averaged £604,898, semi-detached homes £324,715, terraced homes £239,189 and flats £212,722
Flats represented around 16% of sampled sales, showing demand across a range of price points, while the strength of detached values continues to underline Prestbury’s premium position within the local market.
Achieved values are up 1.5% over the past 12 months, while transaction volumes are up 3.1% overall, making Prestbury one of the more encouraging local markets in this update. January’s trend data showed asking prices down 1.9% year-on-year and available stock up 9.3%, but achieved prices still rose 1.5%. That suggests buyers are still prepared to pay strong prices for homes that are launched correctly, even in a market with more choice.
For sellers, Prestbury remains a market where realism and opportunity go hand in hand. Pricing needs to reflect current conditions, but good homes are still securing strong results. With values holding up and transaction activity improving over the rolling 12-month period, well-presented properties in Prestbury can continue to attract committed buyers and achieve competitive outcomes.
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Wilmslow
Wilmslow continues to underline its status as one of Cheshire’s most desirable markets. Over the last 12 months, the average sales value was £439,800, with achieved values up 1.3%.
Detached homes averaged £808,054, semi-detached homes £452,754, terraced homes £340,127 and flats £202,961. Flats accounted for roughly one in five sales within the local mix, highlighting the breadth of the Wilmslow market and the continued importance of more accessible price points alongside the prime end.
Transaction volumes were down 13.8% over the rolling 12-month period, while January’s trend data showed asking prices down 1.1%, supply up 4.0% and achieved prices up 1.3%.
For sellers, that is a constructive picture. Wilmslow values are holding up, demand remains established, and buyers are still responding well to homes that come to market with the right positioning.
In a market like this, careful pricing does not mean discounting ambition. It means giving a home the best chance to attract committed buyers and achieve a strong outcome.
Selling Your Home in Cheshire
For Cheshire sellers entering the market this spring, the opportunity is still very real.
Prices are holding up across much of the region, and in sought-after locations such as Altrincham, Wilmslow and Knutsford, the underlying appeal of the market remains strong.
Buyers have not disappeared. They are still moving, still spending, and still paying good prices for homes that feel right on value, condition and lifestyle.
That makes strategy more important than ever. The homes achieving the best outcomes are not always the cheapest; they are the ones launched with the clearest market positioning.
That means accurate pricing from the outset, presentation that builds confidence, and a marketing plan designed to create early momentum.
For sellers, the benefit of getting this right is clear: stronger interest, better quality viewings, more competitive offers and a greater chance of securing the best price the market is prepared to pay.
In today’s market, experience and local knowledge can make a meaningful difference.
Understanding what buyers in each Cheshire location are responding to, where the strongest price bands are, and how to bring a property to market properly is what helps turn a good listing into a successful sale.
Contact Meller Braggins Today
If you are thinking of selling in Altrincham, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Macclesfield or across Cheshire, now is the time to get clear advice on what your home could achieve and how best to bring it to market.
At Mellor Braggins, we combine local market knowledge with tailored pricing advice and targeted marketing to help sellers protect value, attract the right buyers and move with confidence in today’s market.
Book a market appraisal with Mellor Braggins to find out where your property sits in the current market, what price it is most likely to achieve, and what strategy will give you the strongest chance of a successful sale.
*Data provided. Dataloft by PriceHubble local sales snapshot metrics and trend files for Altrincham, Knutsford and Macclesfield, March 2026. Various sources.