Home insurance in North West
Insurers set home insurance prices using factors such as where you live, the rebuild cost, the value of your contents, your claims history and your security. (MoneyHelper) Here is how North West compares with the rest of England on the public figures linked to home insurance claims.
At a glance
North West recorded 5.5 burglaries per 1,000 households (year ending March 2026), 13% lower than England (6.3). That is 5th highest of 9 areas in England.
The local figures
Burglary
5.5 per 1,000 households
13% lower than England (6.3)
5th highest of 9
Burglaries recorded by the police. Theft is one of the main contents claims. Residential burglary recorded by the police, per 1,000 households (Census 2021). Recorded under the Home Office Counting Rules, so compare only with other areas in England and Wales.
year ending March 2026 · Home Office: Police recorded crime, Community Safety Partnership open data tables
Flood risk: rivers and the sea
1.3%
28% lower than England (1.8%)
3rd lowest of 9
Homes in areas the national flood authority assesses as at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. Share of homes at high or medium risk (at least a 1 in 100 chance a year), taking account of flood defences. Region and England figures are worked out from the published council figures. These are homes in areas at risk, not homes that will flood. The publishers say the assessment is not for judging individual properties, and the Environment Agency says it "was not developed or tested for insurance underwriting or setting insurance premiums".
June 2026 · Environment Agency: NaFRA2 Key Summary Information, properties at risk by local authority
Flood risk: surface water
5.4%
About the same as England (5.9%)
3rd highest of 9
Homes in areas assessed as at risk of flooding from heavy rain that can't drain away. Share of homes at high or medium risk of surface water flooding (at least 1 in 100 a year). These are homes in areas at risk, not homes that will flood. The publishers say the assessment is not for judging individual properties, and the Environment Agency says it "was not developed or tested for insurance underwriting or setting insurance premiums".
September 2025 · Environment Agency: NaFRA2 Key Summary Information, properties at risk by local authority
Average house price
£221,445
25% lower than England (£293,479)
3rd lowest of 9
Market value, not rebuild cost. Buildings insurance is based on what it would cost to rebuild, which can be very different. Mix-adjusted average price. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
July 2026 · HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, July 2026
Homes that are flats
15.8%
29% lower than England (22.2%)
4th lowest of 9
From the census. In a flat, buildings insurance is often arranged for the whole building rather than by each owner, so check who arranges yours.
Census 2021 · ONS: Census 2021, TS044 Accommodation type
What this means for your premium
These figures describe the area, not your home. Insurers use their own data and look at your property in far more detail than a council area, so two homes on the same street can be priced very differently. A higher local burglary rate or flood exposure doesn't mean your premium will be higher; it shows the kind of claims insurers in this area have to cover.
What you can control: your locks and alarm, an accurate rebuild cost for buildings cover, an honest value for your contents, and telling your insurer about anything that changes, such as building work or the home being left empty.
Our home insurance guide explains each factor.
Council areas in North West
| Area | Burglary per 1,000 households | Flood risk: rivers and the sea % | Flood risk: surface water % | Average house price £ | Homes that are flats % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 12.7 | 1.4% | 4.9% | £135,012 | 9.1% |
| Manchester | 9.3 | 1.9% | 5.2% | £252,309 | 34.6% |
| Salford | 7.8 | 0.8% | 6.3% | £229,462 | 30.4% |
| Pendle | 7.7 | 2.6% | 3.2% | £152,798 | 8.0% |
| Rochdale | 7.6 | 0.9% | 3.5% | £209,389 | 12.8% |
| Hyndburn | 7.4 | 0.7% | 2.6% | £141,430 | 9.2% |
| Tameside | 7.4 | 0.5% | 5.1% | £209,723 | 15.2% |
| Lancaster | 7.1 | 3.2% | 3.9% | £202,966 | 15.9% |
| Oldham | 7.1 | 0.7% | 3.9% | £217,171 | 12.3% |
| Preston | 7.1 | 3.2% | 5.6% | £188,629 | 17.5% |
| Bolton | 6.9 | 0.7% | 4.7% | £204,379 | 13.3% |
| Bury | 6.6 | 1.5% | 4.0% | £242,437 | 14.3% |
| Blackpool | 6.5 | 2.4% | 6.2% | £137,386 | 21.3% |
| Liverpool | 6.1 | 0.5% | 4.6% | £189,036 | 23.2% |
| Rossendale | 6.1 | 2.9% | 3.1% | £199,759 | 10.2% |
| Wigan | 5.8 | 1.7% | 5.2% | £194,551 | 9.1% |
| Stockport | 5.7 | 0.7% | 5.2% | £317,913 | 16.2% |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 5.6 | 1.1% | 5.0% | £165,131 | 11.8% |
| Trafford | 5.5 | 0.6% | 3.0% | £400,688 | 20.2% |
| West Lancashire | 4.6 | 0.6% | 3.3% | £236,194 | 9.7% |
| Halton | 4.5 | 0.7% | 3.1% | £194,727 | 10.9% |
| Ribble Valley | 4.0 | 3.1% | 5.3% | £285,610 | 7.6% |
| Wirral | 4.0 | 0.1% | 3.8% | £221,849 | 17.5% |
| Cheshire East | 3.9 | 0.4% | 4.1% | £309,121 | 10.5% |
| St. Helens | 3.8 | 0.3% | 4.1% | £185,154 | 8.8% |
| Sefton | 3.7 | 0.2% | 28.9% | £224,289 | 19.3% |
| South Ribble | 3.7 | 4.1% | 7.2% | £213,267 | 8.5% |
| Warrington | 3.7 | 2.8% | 3.6% | £260,040 | 12.2% |
| Fylde | 3.6 | 0.6% | 3.7% | £235,793 | 20.2% |
| Wyre | 3.5 | 5.2% | 3.8% | £193,650 | 10.3% |
| Chorley | 3.4 | 0.4% | 4.1% | £213,246 | 9.3% |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 3.0 | 1.2% | 4.0% | £270,104 | 11.9% |
| Knowsley | 2.9 | 0.3% | 4.4% | £188,527 | 10.1% |
| Westmorland and Furness | 2.7 | 3.3% | 3.9% | £230,449 | 11.7% |
| Cumberland | 2.6 | 3.1% | 4.4% | £170,966 | 9.1% |
Sources and method
- Home Office: Police recorded crime, Community Safety Partnership open data tables OGL v3.0
- Environment Agency: NaFRA2 Key Summary Information, properties at risk by local authority OGL v3.0
- Environment Agency: NaFRA2 Key Summary Information, properties at risk by local authority OGL v3.0
- HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, July 2026 OGL v3.0
- ONS: Census 2021, TS044 Accommodation type OGL v3.0
- MoneyHelper: Home insurance, how to get the best deal
Rates are worked out from the published counts and the area's population. Areas are council areas as defined by the Office for National Statistics. Boundaries: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. How we work.