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Property investment stats for Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Chapel-en-le-Frith stands out for its steady performance, with capital growth over one year at 6.0% and over three years at 17.1%. The area’s affordability is notable, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 5.0, which is relatively manageable compared to many UK markets. Sales liquidity is moderate, with properties taking a median of 96 days to find a buyer, and annual sales reaching 103. The achieved prices are typically just £5,500 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting buyers and sellers are not miles apart.

Owner-occupation is high (in the 81st percentile), and the population skews older, with a large proportion of couples and residents aged 60 and above. This creates a stable environment but may limit rapid demographic shifts.

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Key investment stats for Chapel-en-le-Frith

Median price per sq ft

£309 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

6.0%

Sales in past year

103

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

Live property stats in Chapel-en-le-Frith

Live prices in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£297,475

25% of properties below...

£250,000

75% of properties below...

£487,625

Most expensive property

£1,850,000

Live listings

124

Median days on market

96

Should you invest in Chapel-en-le-Frith?

Opportunities

  • Investors will appreciate the consistent capital growth, with a one-year rate of 6.0% and an annualised three-year rate of 5.4%.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 5.0 makes Chapel-en-le-Frith more accessible than many other areas, potentially widening the buyer pool.
  • The top rental yield in the area, at 3.5%, offers a reliable, if modest, income stream for landlords.

Risks

  • The rental market is not especially dynamic, with private renting in the 38th percentile and the top yield at only 3.5%, so returns may lag behind more urban locations.
  • Liquidity is fair but not rapid, with homes taking a median of 96 days to sell, which could slow exits if market conditions change.
  • The older age profile and dominance of couples may mean less demand for smaller flats or student lets.

Outlook

The outlook for Chapel-en-le-Frith remains positive, given the area’s history of steady growth and its strong owner-occupier base. With a median asking price for a three-bedroom house at £289,000 and a two-bedroom flat at £220,000, affordability should continue to underpin demand.

Rental yields are not the main attraction here, but the stability and predictability of the sales market will appeal to investors who value lower volatility. The older demographic and high proportion of couples suggest that family homes will stay in demand, while high owner-occupation should help support prices. Investors should expect gradual rather than explosive returns, but the fundamentals look resilient for the next year.

Live properties in Chapel-en-le-Frith

Investment properties in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
24% below median price

£250,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Frith View, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, SK2...

Properties needing refurbishment in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 163 days

£299,950

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Grange Park Road, Chapel-En-Le-Frit...

Slow to sell properties in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Reduced by 11%

£170,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Oak Close, Chapel-En-Le-Frith

Big price drop properties in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
7 bedroom detached house for sale
High yield opportunity

£1,695,000 - Guide Price

7 bedroom detached house for sale

Castle Manor, 127 Manchester Road, ...

HMO properties in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands
HMO
5 bedroom detached house for sale
3,832 sq ft

£1,295,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Manchester Road, Chapel-En-Le-Frith...

Properties with planning granted in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands
Planning Granted
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
44% below median price

£250,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Manchester Road, Chapel-En-Le-Frith...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands
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: £5,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,750 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

Best places to invest in Chapel-en-le-Frith

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SK233.5%6.5%£325 / 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.