A complete guide to property investment in Barnoldswick.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Barnoldswick offers a blend of affordability and steady rental demand, making it a practical option for property investors seeking value. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 3.1 points to homes that are accessible compared to many parts of the country, while the rent-to-income ratio of 16.8% suggests rents are not overly stretched for local tenants. With a median price per square foot at £158 per sq ft, entry costs remain relatively low, potentially appealing to first-time investors or those looking to diversify. The market sees a median discount of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount), which indicates there is some room for negotiation on price.
Median price per sq ft
£158 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.2%
Capital growth (1y)
-1.0%
Sales in past year
199
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Barnoldswick, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£217,475
25% of properties below...
£139,338
75% of properties below...
£350,000
Most expensive property
£1,500,000
Live listings
100
Median days on market
68
Looking ahead, Barnoldswick’s property market is likely to remain stable, with affordability and strong rental yields underpinning investor interest. The current median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house is £675, supporting a steady cash flow for landlords. Although capital growth has only changed by -1.0% in the past year, the three-year figure of 3.7% suggests there is some long-term resilience in pricing.
With a high private rental sector and a good mix of household types, demand for rental properties should hold up. Investors should not expect rapid price gains but can benefit from consistent rental returns and manageable entry costs. Overall, Barnoldswick offers a balanced risk-reward profile for those willing to prioritise yield over short-term capital appreciation.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Barnoldswick, North West
£108,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
The Butts, Barnoldswick, Lancashire...
£575,000
6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Skipton Road, Barnoldswick, BB18
£100,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
York Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashi...
£180,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Conway Crescent, Barnoldswick, BB18
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• Median discount: £2,500
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £4,838 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £6,600 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.1%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.8%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.5%
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.