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Property investment stats for Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), West Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Cheadle.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Cheadle offers a steady property market, with capital growth over one year at 0.2% and a stronger three-year growth of 8.3%. The annualised growth rate over three years stands at 2.7%, suggesting a consistent upward trend, if not rapid. Affordability is relatively favourable, with the price-to-income ratio at 4.8, which is attractive compared to many other areas. Properties tend to move quickly, with homes spending a median of 24 days on the market, reflecting decent demand. The median price per square foot is £247 per sq ft, and there were 188 sales in the past year, showing a market with reasonable liquidity.

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Key investment stats for Cheadle

Median price per sq ft

£247 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

0.2%

Sales in past year

188

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

Live property stats in Cheadle

Live prices in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), West Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£257,500

25% of properties below...

£219,200

75% of properties below...

£365,000

Most expensive property

£1,150,000

Live listings

154

Median days on market

24

Should you invest in Cheadle?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district in the area offers rental yields of 3.8%, which may appeal to investors seeking income from buy-to-let properties.
  • The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £250,000, and a 2-bedroom flat is £97,500, providing options across different price points.
  • With a median achieved minus asking price of £4,700 (the typical achieved discount), buyers may have some scope to negotiate on purchase prices.

Risks

  • The population aged 60 and above is in the 82nd percentile, which could impact future demand if younger buyers are less active in the market.
  • The degree-educated and professionals and managers percentiles are both relatively low, at 11 and 18 respectively, which may influence local wage growth and demand for higher-end properties.
  • Rental yields, while present, are not especially high at 3.8%, so investors seeking strong income returns may need to be cautious.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Cheadle’s property market appears stable with moderate growth prospects. The recent one-year capital growth of 0.2% is modest, but the three-year figure of 8.3% and annualised growth of 2.7% point to steady, if unspectacular, progress. Properties sell relatively quickly, with a median of 24 days on the market, and the price-to-income ratio of 4.8 suggests ongoing affordability for local buyers.

While the older age profile and lower professional population may temper long-term growth, the market’s liquidity and reasonable entry prices underpin its resilience. Investors should expect gradual, rather than dramatic, changes over the next year, with opportunities focused on steady returns rather than rapid capital appreciation.

Live properties in Cheadle

Investment properties in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), West Midlands

4 bedroom detached house for sale
24% below median price

£415,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Friars Close, Cheadle

Properties needing refurbishment in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), West Midlands
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 180 days

£565,000 - Offers in Region of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Town End, Cheadle

Slow to sell properties in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), West Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom mobile home for sale
35% below median price

£69,999

2 bedroom mobile home for sale

Cauldon Low, Staffordshire

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), West Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
25% below median price

£150,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Coniston Drive, Cheadle, ST10

Auction properties in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), West Midlands
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,700

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,962 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £16,485 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.7%

Best places to invest in Cheadle

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1ST103.8%2.1%£247 / 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.