Property investment stats for Atherton, North West

• Strong recent capital growth, with values changing by 11.2% in the past year and 22.6% over three years, offers potential for further appreciation.
• Healthy rental yields of 6.0% and a top-performing district at 6.0% make the area attractive for buy-to-let investors.
• Quick sales (just 34 days on the market) and a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount) indicate robust demand and minimal price negotiation.

• The area has a higher social rented housing percentile (in the 82nd percentile), which may shape tenant demand and limit some types of rental growth.
• The degree-educated population and professionals/managers are in the lower percentiles (15th and 23rd respectively), potentially influencing long-term demand for higher-end rental stock.
• Owner-occupation is below the national midpoint (39th percentile), which could affect resale dynamics if demand shifts.

Given the recent capital growth of 11.2% over one year and 22.6% across three years, the short-term outlook appears positive for investors seeking both appreciation and income. Rental yields of 6.0% remain competitive, and the quick sales pace suggests ongoing demand.

Affordability metrics, such as the price-to-income ratio of 4.2 and rent-to-income at 24.7%, indicate the market is accessible for both buyers and renters. However, the area's demographic mix and high proportion of social housing may temper the pace of future growth. Investors should expect steady returns, but keep an eye on shifts in tenant profile and local employment trends.