A complete guide to property investment in Altrincham.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Altrincham stands out for its stability and popularity among families, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes and a strong presence of professionals and managers (in the 91st percentile). The area’s property market shows signs of steady performance, as seen in the capital growth over three years of 11.6% and annualised growth of 3.7%. Liquidity appears reasonable, with homes taking a median of 61 days to sell and a notable 731 transactions in the past year. Affordability is a mixed picture: the price-to-income ratio sits at 6.2, and the median price per square foot is £415 per sq ft.
Rental yields are solid at 4.8%, and the top-performing postcode district achieves yields of 5.0%. The rental market is supported by a moderate student presence and a well-educated population, though the proportion of younger adults is lower than average.
Median price per sq ft
£415 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.8%
Capital growth (1y)
0.6%
Sales in past year
731
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Altrincham, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£480,000
25% of properties below...
£340,000
75% of properties below...
£650,000
Most expensive property
£4,750,000
Live listings
403
Median days on market
61
Altrincham’s property market is likely to remain resilient, buoyed by a strong professional and family-oriented population and a high rate of owner-occupation. The steady capital growth over the past three years (11.6%) and annualised growth (3.7%) suggest investors can expect gradual appreciation rather than rapid spikes.
Rental yields should hold up well at 4.8% and the area’s top-performing district offers further upside for buy-to-let investors. However, affordability pressures (with a price-to-income ratio of 6.2) could put a cap on future price growth, and the limited pool of younger renters may temper rental demand expansion. Overall, Altrincham looks set to offer steady, reliable returns for investors who value stability and long-term growth.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Altrincham, North West
£425,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Sylvan Avenue, Timperley, Altrincha...
£167,500
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Woodfield Road, Altrincham
£182,500
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Old Market Place, Altrincham
£895,000
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Park Road, Timperley, WA14
£675,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Park Road, Timperley
£280,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Daresbury Avenue, Altrincham, Great...
Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.
• Median discount: £2,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.4%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.3%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.