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Property investment stats for Barrow-in-Furness, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Barrow-in-Furness.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Barrow-in-Furness is a place where affordability stands out, with the price-to-income ratio at 3.6 and a rent-to-income ratio of 19.4%. This makes it accessible for both buyers and renters, and the median price per square foot sits at £168 per sq ft. The area has seen capital growth of 4.2% over the past year and 6.3% over three years, so there’s a sense of steady, if unspectacular, progress. Properties tend to move fairly quickly, averaging 43 days on the market, and there’s a decent level of liquidity with 798 sales a year.

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Key investment stats for Barrow-in-Furness

Median price per sq ft

£168 / sq ft

Average rental yield

7.5%

Capital growth (1y)

4.2%

Sales in past year

798

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

Live property stats in Barrow-in-Furness

Live prices in Barrow-in-Furness, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£179,950

25% of properties below...

£107,500

75% of properties below...

£270,000

Most expensive property

£825,000

Live listings

330

Median days on market

43

Should you invest in Barrow-in-Furness?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are a clear highlight, with an average of 7.5% and the top postcode district achieving 8.7%, which is strong for the region.
  • Investors can expect to negotiate, as the median discount to asking price is £2,450 (the typical achieved discount), potentially giving buyers an edge.
  • The current median asking rents for both three-bedroom houses (£1,170) and two-bedroom flats (£900) look attractive compared to asking prices.

Risks

  • The local population has a relatively low proportion of degree-educated residents (in the 19th percentile) and professionals (in the 29th percentile), which could limit long-term rental growth.
  • The student population is low (in the 10th percentile), so demand from this group is not a major driver.
  • Households are skewed towards single occupiers (92nd percentile), which may affect demand for larger family homes.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Barrow-in-Furness offers a stable environment for property investors. The annualised growth over three years sits at 2.1%, pointing to slow but steady progress. With strong rental yields and affordable entry points, the fundamentals appear sound for those seeking income rather than rapid capital appreciation.

Liquidity should remain decent given the average days on market and sales volume, and the ability to negotiate on price adds to the appeal. While the area may not see explosive growth, the combination of yield, affordability and stable demand from single occupiers creates a solid foundation for the coming year.

Live properties in Barrow-in-Furness

Investment properties in Barrow-in-Furness, North West

3 bedroom detached house for sale
27% below median price

£230,000

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Hawthorn Drive, Barrow-in-furness, ...

Properties needing refurbishment in Barrow-in-Furness, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom barn conversion for sale
On market for 178 days

£275,000

3 bedroom barn conversion for sale

Hollow Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cum...

Slow to sell properties in Barrow-in-Furness, North West
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Reduced by 24%

£130,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Marsh Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA...

Big price drop properties in Barrow-in-Furness, North West
Big Price Drop
12 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
High yield opportunity

£150,000 - Guide Price

12 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

71 Raglan Street, Barrow-in-Furness...

HMO properties in Barrow-in-Furness, North West
HMO
3 bedroom detached house for sale

£209,950 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Middle Field, Barrow-in-Furness

Properties with planning granted in Barrow-in-Furness, North West
Planning Granted
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
9% local yield

£175,000

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Tyne Road, Walney, Barrow-in-furnes...

High rental yield properties in Barrow-in-Furness, North West
High Rental Yield
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
27% below median price

£230,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cum...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Barrow-in-Furness, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,450

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

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £12,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.1%

Best places to invest in Barrow-in-Furness

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LA148.7%2.5%£152 / sq ft
2LA134.2%0.6%£203 / 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.