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Property investment stats for Burscough, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Burscough.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Burscough has been quietly outperforming many parts of the North West, with property prices showing a capital growth over one year of 3.7% and a strong three-year growth of 17.1%. The area’s annualised growth over three years sits at 5.4%, suggesting steady appreciation rather than wild swings. Affordability is a notable feature, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.7, which is relatively low by national standards and may appeal to both investors and owner-occupiers. Rental yields average 4.3%, and while this may not be headline-grabbing, it is backed by a family-oriented demographic and high owner-occupancy.

Liquidity is reasonable, with homes spending a median of 48 days on the market and a median discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), which hints at a market where buyers still have some room to negotiate but sellers are not desperate. The supply side is modest, with 178 transactions per year, so investors should expect competition for the right property.

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Key investment stats for Burscough

Median price per sq ft

£261 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.3%

Capital growth (1y)

3.7%

Sales in past year

178

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

Live property stats in Burscough

Live prices in Burscough, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£302,998

25% of properties below...

£241,250

75% of properties below...

£450,000

Most expensive property

£2,850,000

Live listings

134

Median days on market

48

Should you invest in Burscough?

Opportunities

  • The area’s three-year capital growth of 17.1% and annualised growth rate of 5.4% show Burscough is delivering solid long-term returns for investors focused on capital appreciation.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 4.7, affordability is better than in many parts of the UK, making entry easier for investors and supporting ongoing demand from local buyers.
  • Families are a major demographic here, sitting in the 67th percentile, which supports stable demand for three-bedroom houses, currently marketed at a median asking price of £267,498 and rent of £1,400.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is relatively small (31st percentile), so investors relying on high rental churn or rapid tenant turnover may find limited opportunities.
  • Rental yields, while steady at 4.3%, are not at the top end for the region, and the highest-yielding postcode district only achieves 3.8%.
  • The market is not especially fast-moving, with homes taking a median of 48 days to sell, so investors seeking quick flips may need patience.

Outlook

Over the next year, Burscough’s property market looks set to continue its steady trajectory, with growth likely to be underpinned by ongoing demand from families and a high proportion of owner-occupiers. The measured pace of sales and modest discounts to asking price suggest that while the market is balanced, it is not overheated. Investors should not expect runaway rental yields, but rather slow and steady returns with relatively low risk.

Given the area’s solid affordability and above-average capital growth, Burscough is likely to remain attractive to those who value stability and incremental gains over speculative spikes. Investors willing to play the long game could find the area’s fundamentals rewarding, particularly if they focus on properties that appeal to local families.

Live properties in Burscough

Investment properties in Burscough, North West

3 bedroom detached house for sale
20% below median price

£250,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Square Lane, Burscough, L40

Properties needing refurbishment in Burscough, North West
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
On market for 178 days

£119,995 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

The Quays, Burscough, Ormskirk

Slow to sell properties in Burscough, North West
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
35% below median price

£269,950

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Ellerbrook Drive, Burscough, L40

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Burscough, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom detached house for sale
22% below median price

£200,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom detached house for sale

Lordsgate Lane, Burscough, L40

Auction properties in Burscough, North West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,125 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Burscough

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1L403.8%4.0%£278 / 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.