A complete guide to property investment in Barnton.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Barnton sits quietly in the North West, appealing to those who value stability and a more traditional housing market. The area’s capital growth over the past year has changed by 0.7%, and over three years, it has changed by 7.3%, showing a steady, if unspectacular, pace. With a median price per square foot of £222 per sq ft, affordability is a highlight, especially when you consider the price-to-income ratio of 4.3, which is relatively low by national standards. The market moves at a reasonable clip, with homes spending an average of 45 days before sale.
Owner-occupation is notably high, in the 87th percentile, and couples dominate the household mix, sitting in the 92nd percentile — this isn’t a hotspot for renters or young professionals, but it does suit those after long-term security.
Median price per sq ft
£222 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
0.7%
Sales in past year
90
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Barnton, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£270,000
25% of properties below...
£220,000
75% of properties below...
£375,000
Most expensive property
£2,500,000
Live listings
55
Median days on market
45
Looking ahead, Barnton’s property market seems set to continue its steady path. The annualised growth over three years is 2.4%, which points to gradual appreciation rather than rapid gains. The high proportion of owner-occupiers and couples suggests a stable base, but also means less churn and potentially slower movement in the market.
Rental demand is unlikely to surge given the low percentage of private renters and younger residents, but for those focused on income, the 5.3% rental yields in the best postcode district still stand out. Overall, I’d expect the next 12 months to bring more of the same: modest growth, strong stability, and a market that rewards patient, long-term investors.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Barnton, North West
£130,000 - Offers in Excess of
1 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Church Road, Barnton, CW8
£220,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich, C...
£300,000
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Church Road Barnton, Barnton
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.