The North West of England has the hottest housing market in the UK, with homes selling in just 27 days in May 2025, according to Zoopla.

Halton is the fastest-moving market, with an average sale time of 16 days, down annually from 31 days, with an average house price of £167,500.

Richard Donnell, Executive Director at Zoopla, said: “The housing market in the North West is the strongest market in England with the highest level of house price inflation and more sales being agreed,”

“A growing economy and more affordable house prices are supporting activity and leading to faster sales times. Changes to how banks assess mortgage affordability in recent weeks have provided home buyers across the UK with an extra 20% borrowing capacity which will support the market in the second half of 2025.”

Copeland, Oldham, Chorley and Carlisle round out the top five with homes selling in 19, 20 & 22 days each respectively. All areas were selling at a faster pace than 12 months earlier.