As the North-West continues to surge ahead of much of the rest of England for both home sales and house prices, Tameside is emerging as a popular destination with buyers for its unrivalled blend of rural beauty and city living.
As of June 2025, property buyers are continuing to look to the North of England, whether they are looking for their next home or a buy-to-let opportunity. This competition has continued to fuel house price growth across Tameside, with average annual house price growth increasing by 4.3% over the past 12 months.
Although annual house price growth dipped slightly during March and April, they have returned to an upward trend [1], suggesting that the demand for property locally remains as strong as ever.
The caveat for sellers is that they may encounter more competition from other vendors when trying to attract the right buyer, so it’s all the more important to work with Edward Mellor as the trusted name in local property sales to achieve the best price for your home.
Edward Mellor has been helping people in Tameside to buy and sell property for decades. We’ll help you sell with speed and certainty, while achieving the best price for your home.
Situated between the vibrant city of Manchester and the sweeping rural landscape of the Peak District, Tameside offers residents the best of both worlds.
Its unique location makes it popular with a range of buyers: whether you’re a professional in need of excellent transport links, a family seeking reputable schools, or an investor looking to expand their portfolio, Tameside is a highly sought-after and versatile area.
Recent investments in the area are set to further increase its popularity. Ashton town centre is receiving £20 million through the Levelling Up funding scheme, including the development of the Ashton Moss employment site.
This is set to bring more jobs to Ashton-under-Lyne—easily accessible from the M60 motorway—and the site will offer 1.1 million sq ft of industrial and manufacturing space, alongside restaurants and retail establishments including IKEA and Sainsbury’s.
The site is also planned to be connected to the city centre light rail network, Metrolink [2].
Previous renovations demonstrate the council’s commitment to improvement and innovation. One example is the restoration of the historic Ashton Old Baths.
The building is now a hub for digital and creative businesses, offering shared workspace and offices, supported by a fantastic team and a thriving creative community.
Additionally, the council has pledged a £20 million investment for renovation works within Stalybridge town centre and a £16.8 million investment into Denton town centre [3].
First-time buyers and young professionals will be excited to hear about the increasing number of apartments being built in the area.
Droylsden Marina waterside apartments are a prime example, offering scenic views alongside convenient local amenities and transport links into Manchester.
Tameside has long been a popular location for buyers, resulting in a thriving property market. With recent investments and expansions, it represents an exciting opportunity for a range of buyers and sellers.
With the turbulent state of international politics, national economic uncertainty, and a changing job market, making large financial commitments can seem daunting.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seeking the perfect onward move, or an experienced investor looking to expand your portfolio, the decision to purchase a property is a significant one.
However, recent changes in mortgage rates are making borrowing easier. Base rates have fallen to 4.25% from 4.5%, and two-year swaps have moved from 3.869% to 4.099%.
Five-year swaps have moved from 3.901% to 4.137%. These figures may not appear dramatic, but they represent a significant increase of circa 6% since 2 May [4].
Consequently, this leads to lower interest rates on loans and mortgages, making borrowing more accessible overall.
Falling swap rates are also a positive sign for those considering a fixed-rate mortgage, as they usually indicate that lenders can offer more attractive rates due to reduced exposure to future interest rate increases.
As a result of these changes, stress testing will become less rigorous and mortgages will be easier to obtain—bringing more buyers to the market.
In areas popular with first-time buyers, such as Hyde, Denton, and Droylsden, we predict that changes in mortgage rates will increase demand for smaller 2–3 bedroom properties due to the growing number of buyers.
With all this in mind, if you are looking to buy, now is the time to do so. Especially for first-time buyers, borrowing is becoming more accessible—and with the future looking uncertain, now is the time to act.
With the change in base rates and less rigorous stress testing, we anticipate that more buyers will be entering the market.
Alongside this, the recent developments and investments in Tameside are making the area more desirable than ever.
Therefore, if you are contemplating whether to put your property on the market, now is an opportune time.
However, national economic uncertainty makes the future unpredictable. For example, average house prices fell by 0.8% in June and appear to be continuing to decline [5].
Despite the increased number of buyers in the market and the popularity of Tameside, the national property market will still affect the value of your home.
Therefore, if you are considering selling your property, it’s better to act sooner rather than later.
At Edward Mellor, we pride ourselves on our customer-focused approach. We are a family-owned company with over 40 years of experience and eleven branches across Stockport, Tameside, and Cheshire.
Whether you’re selling, buying, or seeking mortgage and financial advice, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the property market and achieve their desired outcomes.
Each of our branches is structured in a way that sets us apart from other agents. We are committed to placing an expert at each stage of the buying and selling process.
Our valuers use a variety of pricing strategies to generate as much interest as possible and to achieve the best price.
We have sales negotiators whose sole focus is finding the right buyer for you, while our sales progressors are dedicated to achieving a successful completion once a buyer has been found.
This month, our Tameside branches have excelled: using their expert knowledge of both the local areas and the property market, our Droylsden branch has achieved a 38.6% market share for sales, while our Denton branch has increased its sales market share from 12.3% last month to 14.8% this month [6].
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[1] Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, Land Registry, MHCLG
[2] https://www.tameside.gov.uk/AshtonLevellingUpFund
[4] https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/boeapps/database/Bank-Rate.asp
[6] According to data sourced from Rightmove, reflecting the Tameside property market from 30/05/25 – 03/07/25. The postcodes included are M34 2-3 / M34 5-7 / M11 1-4 / M43 6-7
The views in this article are opinions only and do not constitute financial advice.
Written by Molly Booth
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