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Property investment stats for Bamber Bridge, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Bamber Bridge.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Bamber Bridge presents a balanced investment landscape, with its property market showing a blend of stability and steady growth. The area’s annualised growth over three years of 4.4% and a one-year capital growth of 0.9% suggest sustained, if unspectacular, appreciation. Affordability is a standout feature here, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.7 making it accessible to a broad base of buyers and renters.

The market moves quickly, with homes spending a median of 31 days before selling, and properties are typically achieving their asking prices as shown by the median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount). This points to robust demand and limited scope for negotiation, which can benefit sellers and investors alike.

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Key investment stats for Bamber Bridge

Median price per sq ft

£232 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.8%

Capital growth (1y)

0.9%

Sales in past year

615

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Bamber Bridge

Live prices in Bamber Bridge, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£261,750

25% of properties below...

£180,000

75% of properties below...

£350,000

Most expensive property

£2,450,000

Live listings

243

Median days on market

31

Should you invest in Bamber Bridge?

Opportunities

  • Investors can tap into strong rental yields of 5.8%, especially in the top-performing postcode district where yields reach 6.0%.
  • The fast sales pace with a median of 31 days suggests high liquidity, reducing the risk of long void periods or unsold stock.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 3.7, properties remain affordable relative to local incomes, which may support continued demand from both buyers and renters.

Risks

  • The relatively low private rented housing percentile of 28 indicates that the rental sector is smaller than in many other areas, potentially limiting tenant pool growth.
  • Modest one-year capital growth of 0.9% may not appeal to those seeking rapid appreciation.
  • The market’s tendency for properties to sell at or above asking price (as shown by the median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount)) could make it harder to find bargains or negotiate discounts.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the fundamentals in Bamber Bridge point to continued stability. The combination of steady three-year capital growth of 13.9% and strong rental yields should appeal to buy-to-let investors who value reliability over volatility. With a median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house of £244,975 and a median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house of £1,225, the area remains accessible for both new entrants and established landlords.

Given the annual sales volume of 615 and the speed at which homes sell, liquidity looks set to remain healthy. While the rental market is not the largest, affordability and demand from families and couples (with both segments in the 50th percentile or higher) underpin a solid base for future growth. Investors can expect a market that rewards patience and careful selection, rather than speculative risk-taking.

Live properties in Bamber Bridge

Investment properties in Bamber Bridge, North West

3 bedroom bungalow for sale
26% below median price

£185,000

3 bedroom bungalow for sale

Hazel Close, Bamber Bridge, Preston...

Properties needing refurbishment in Bamber Bridge, North West
Needs Refurb
5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 176 days

£525,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Regent Gardens, Bamber Bridge, Pres...

Slow to sell properties in Bamber Bridge, North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 23%

£115,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Marlborough Drive, Walton-Le-Dale, ...

Big price drop properties in Bamber Bridge, North West
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom house for sale

£499,950 - Offers Over

4 bedroom house for sale

Holland House Road, Walton Le Dale,...

Properties with planning granted in Bamber Bridge, North West
Planning Granted
3 bedroom detached house for sale
8% local yield

£285,000

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Belle Field Close, Penwortham, Pres...

High rental yield properties in Bamber Bridge, North West
High Rental Yield
2 bedroom flat for sale
33% below median price

£94,950

2 bedroom flat for sale

Firbank, Bamber Bridge, Preston, La...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bamber Bridge, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.4%

Best places to invest in Bamber Bridge

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PR56.0%3.3%£220 / sq ft
2PR65.0%4.7%£239 / sq ft

Data sources

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.