Property investment stats for Bootle (Sefton), North West
A complete guide to property investment in Bootle.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Bootle is one of those places that often flies under the radar, but the numbers tell a story investors shouldn't ignore. The average rental yield here sits at 7.2%, which is well above what you see in many other parts of the country. Capital growth has also been healthy, with a 1-year increase of 3.3% and a 3-year rise of 21.6%, translating to an annualised growth of 6.7%. Affordability is a real draw, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.4 and a median price per square foot of £151 per sq ft, making it accessible to both first-time buyers and experienced landlords.
Liquidity is another strength; homes spend just 30 days on the market, and the median achieved price is bang on the asking price (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting sellers and buyers are seeing eye-to-eye. Bootle's rental market is especially lively, with a high proportion of families and single households, and a private rental sector that's bigger than average.
Key investment stats for Bootle
Median price per sq ft
£151 / sq ft
Average rental yield
7.2%
Capital growth (1y)
3.3%
Sales in past year
388
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Bootle
Live prices in Bootle (Sefton), North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£140,000
25% of properties below...
£87,500
75% of properties below...
£200,000
Most expensive property
£595,000
Live listings
143
Median days on market
30
Should you invest in Bootle?
Opportunities
- Investors can tap into strong rental yields of 7.2%, particularly in the top-performing district (8.4%).
- The area remains affordable, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.4 and asking prices like £150,000 for a 3-bedroom house or £80,000 for a 2-bedroom flat.
- Fast sales (just 30 days) and a steady volume of annual transactions (388) mean you won't be stuck waiting around if you need to sell or let.
Risks
- Bootle has a high unemployment rate (in the 89th percentile), which could affect rental demand and tenant stability.
- The area has a low proportion of professionals and degree-educated residents (both in the bottom 10th percentile), possibly limiting long-term capital appreciation.
- There's a high level of social housing (in the 92nd percentile), so the local market might be more exposed to policy or funding changes.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Bootle's property market seems set for more of the same: robust rental yields, strong demand from renters, and prices that allow for both entry and exit without too much drama. The annualised growth over three years of 6.7% shows that capital appreciation isn't just a flash in the pan here.
While the local economy's challenges shouldn't be ignored, the sheer affordability and liquidity of the market put investors in a strong position. As long as demand from families and single occupiers remains high, and the private rental sector continues to outperform, Bootle will keep drawing attention from savvy investors. Just keep an eye on employment trends and the local demographic mix; these could shift the balance over time.
Property market trends in Bootle
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Bootle
Investment properties in Bootle (Sefton), North West
£160,000 - Offers in Region of
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Whalley Court, Bootle
£150,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Hawthorne Road, Bootle, L20 9
£115,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Ford Close, Bootle, L20
£90,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
Stonyfield, Bootle, L30
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £3,712 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £6,100 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.3%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.8%
Best places to invest in Bootle
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
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.