Property investment stats for Biddulph, West Midlands

• The area has delivered strong capital growth over three years, with a total change of 22.0% and annualised growth of 6.9%.
• Affordability is a key draw, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.3 and a rent-to-income ratio of 20.0%, making both buying and renting accessible for a broad segment of the population.
• Liquidity is reasonable, with properties typically selling in 29 days, and the median achieved price is close to asking, with a gap of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount).

• The private rented sector is relatively small, in the 28th percentile, which could limit rental demand and growth opportunities for buy-to-let investors.
• The population is older on average, with those aged 60+ in the 64th percentile, potentially impacting long-term demand for family or young professional housing.
• The degree-educated and professional population is below average, in the 16th and 23rd percentiles respectively, which may affect future income growth and property price appreciation.

Looking ahead, Biddulph appears set for stable performance, underpinned by its affordability and recent capital growth. The strong owner-occupier base and reasonable liquidity suggest that properties should continue to transact efficiently. Rental yields are moderate, with an average of 4.3%, and the top-performing district yields 4.1%.

Asking prices remain accessible, with a typical three-bedroom house at £245,000 and a two-bedroom flat at £149,950. The area is unlikely to see rapid demographic shifts, given its older and more settled population, but steady demand and affordability should support prices over the next year.