Manchester · Manchester
In short: In 2026, the average home in Hulme (Manchester) costs about £265k to buy or £1300/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 5 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Hulme sits somewhere in the middle of Manchester — neither sleepy nor frantic. It's among the more diverse areas in the dataset, and daily life reflects that.
Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.
Day to day, Hulme gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park.
Based on its profile, Hulme tends to work best for anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £265k — +7% vs the Manchester average of £247k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1300 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2093 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £53k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Hulme scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport. It tends to suit anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.
Around £265k on average to buy (+7% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £53k with a 10% deposit.
Hulme scores 9/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 5 minutes.