A complete guide to property investment in Chadderton.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Chadderton offers a compelling mix for property investors, balancing affordability with steady returns. The average rental yield sits at 6.3%, which is attractive compared to many other parts of the country. Over the past three years, the area has seen capital growth of 12.5% and an annualised growth rate of 4.0%, suggesting consistent performance. With a price-to-income ratio of 4.2, homes are accessible for a broad range of buyers, and the median price per square foot is £227 per sq ft, keeping entry costs reasonable.
Demand appears healthy, as properties spend an average of 33 days on the market and annual sales stand at 377. The local market is further characterised by a median discount of £2,225 (the typical achieved discount), giving buyers some room for negotiation.
Median price per sq ft
£227 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.3%
Capital growth (1y)
1.2%
Sales in past year
377
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Chadderton, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£270,000
25% of properties below...
£215,000
75% of properties below...
£358,500
Most expensive property
£2,500,000
Live listings
155
Median days on market
33
The outlook for Chadderton remains positive, with ongoing demand driven by affordability and strong rental yields. The one-year capital growth of 1.2% suggests the area is still seeing price increases, albeit at a modest pace. With homes typically selling in 33 days, liquidity is good for investors who may need to exit.
Rental demand should remain resilient, given the high proportion of families and the appealing rent-to-income ratio of 26.6%. Investors can expect stable returns, especially if they focus on family homes or properties in the top-yielding districts. Overall, Chadderton is a solid choice for those seeking a mix of income and growth potential without sky-high entry costs.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Chadderton, North West
£170,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Sycamore Avenue, Chadderton
£2,250,000
9 bedroom detached house for sale
Horseshoe Lane, Chadderton, Greater...
£400,000
6 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale
Broadway, Chadderton, OL9
£179,950
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
29 Ravenwood, Chadderton OL9 9UE
£170,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9
£130,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom flat for sale
1066 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Ol...
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• Median discount: £2,225
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,175 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £12,750 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.2%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.9%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.1%
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.