Property investment stats for Ashton-under-Lyne, North West

• The average rental yield of 6.7% is attractive for buy-to-let investors, with the top-performing district achieving 7.7%.
• Strong three-year capital growth of 20.7% indicates solid appreciation potential, and the annualised growth rate of 6.5% is reassuring for long-term investors.
• The current median asking rents and sale prices for both 3-bedroom houses (£270,000, £1,224) and 2-bedroom flats (£131,500, £800) suggest a balanced market for both buyers and landlords.

• The area has a high unemployment rate, sitting in the 84th percentile nationally, which could affect tenant stability and future growth.
• Lower proportions of degree-educated residents (16th percentile) and professionals/managers (11th percentile) may limit demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
• Social rented housing is high (87th percentile), which can shape the character of the local rental market and may affect resale values.

Looking ahead, Ashton-under-Lyne is likely to remain attractive to investors who prioritise yield and affordability. The private rented sector is well established, sitting in the 66th percentile nationally, and the area has a large proportion of families and single occupiers, supporting ongoing rental demand.

With no median discount between asking and achieved sale prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)) and a median time on market of 42 days, liquidity appears robust. If capital growth continues in line with the recent three-year trend (20.7%), investors could benefit from both income and appreciation. The outlook is positive, though investors should keep an eye on local employment trends and demographic shifts.