Houses for sale in Atherton, Greater Manchester
There are 126 results for Atherton, Greater Manchester. Property prices in Atherton range from £118k to £650k with an average price of £301k.
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Property market in Atherton
What's for sale
135 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
135 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 90% | 7% |
| Typical asking price | £280k | £118k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Typical time to sell | 8 weeks | 3 months |
| Typical sold price | £202k | £126k |
| Gross rental yield | 7.5% | 7.4% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +15.0% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Atherton
typical asking price, cheapest first- Hag Fold £200k
- Atherton £255k
- Hunger Hill £315k
Getting to know Atherton
stations in AthertonSchools in Atherton
10 primary · 1 secondary · 92% rated good or outstanding- St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton primary · Outstanding
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge primary · Outstanding
- Hindsford CofE Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Atherton St George's CofE Primary School primary · Good
- Parklee Community School primary · Good
- Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre primary · Good
Based on 135 homes for sale on Houses now, 704 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Atherton
What is the average house price in Atherton?
The average home for sale in Atherton is priced at £283,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £255,000. This is based on the 135 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Atherton?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Atherton costs £140,000 and a 3-bedroom home £250,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £110,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £420,000.
What price range should I expect in Atherton?
Most homes in Atherton are priced between £117,000 and £632,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £170,000, and one in five £390,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Atherton?
There are 126 homes for sale in Atherton on Houses right now, plus 16 already under offer. 45 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Atherton?
Yes. Homes put up for sale in Atherton over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £230,000, 15% higher than the year before (£200,000). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 11%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Atherton?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 35% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 8 weeks against about 3 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Atherton?
In the year to July 2026, 305 homes sold in Atherton at a typical price of £192,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £202,000 and flats for about £126,000. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £255,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.
What rental yield can I get in Atherton?
About 7.5% gross for houses and 7.4% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in Atherton over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Atherton?
Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in Atherton. Detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £118,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £420,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Atherton?
Of the areas around Atherton, Hag Fold is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £200,000, followed by Hunger Hill (£315,000). Atherton itself is £255,000.
Are homes in Atherton freehold or leasehold?
About 7 in 10 homes for sale in Atherton are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 16 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in Atherton?
There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in Atherton. 92% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Atherton?
Stations in Atherton include Hag Fold and Atherton.