They include six places ranking in the top 50 across England and Wales for the number of homes sold during the year ending in September 2024 - the latest date for which localised figures are available.
The residential property sales data was published by the Office for National Statistics and shows were the property market is most active in the North West.
Topping the list for the North West is one of the region’s most affordable neighbourhoods, with good community facilities, access to green spaces and excellent transport links.
In second place is a historic market town with good schools, which was named as one of the UK’s happiest places to live.
Below are the areas in the North West where most homes were sold during the year ending in September 2024, listed in reverse order.
5. Ansdell & Fairhaven, Fylde - 10th
In Ansdell & Fairhaven, Fylde, 163 homes were sold during the year ending in September 2024. That was the joint 138th most of any neighbourhood in England and Wales, and the 10th most of anywhere in the North West. | Google Photo: Google
6. Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, Knowsley - 9th
In Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, Knowsley, 170 homes were sold during the year ending in September 2024. That was the joint 106th most of any neighbourhood in England and Wales, and the ninth most of anywhere in the North West. | Google Photo: Google
7. Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate, Carlisle - joint 7th
In Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, 175 homes were sold during the year ending in September 2024. That was the joint 77th most of any neighbourhood in England and Wales, and the joint seventh most of anywhere in the North West. | Google Photo: Google
8. Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley, Cheshire - joint 7th
In Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley, Cheshire, 175 homes were sold during the year ending in September 2024. That was the joint 77th most of any neighbourhood in England and Wales, and the joint seventh most of anywhere in the North West. | Google Photo: Google