Property investment stats for Chorley, North West

• The average rental yield of 5.7% makes Chorley appealing for those seeking reliable income, with even higher yields in the top-performing district at 6.0%.
• Strong sales activity, with 490 annual transactions, points to a liquid market that helps investors enter or exit with confidence.
• Entry prices remain accessible, with a median sale price for a 3-bedroom house of £239,998 and a median sale price for a 2-bedroom flat of £140,000, lowering barriers for first-time or portfolio investors.

• The rent-to-income ratio of 18.6% suggests that while rents are affordable for most, there may be limited room to push rents much higher without impacting demand.
• The area has a high percentile of single occupier households (in the 78th percentile), which may affect the stability of tenancies and demand for larger homes.
• Social rented housing is relatively high (in the 60th percentile), potentially limiting the growth of the private rental sector if demand shifts toward social options.

Looking ahead, Chorley’s fundamentals look encouraging. The annualised growth over three years of 5.6% shows a market with sustained upward momentum, not just a flash in the pan. With homes selling quickly and for their asking prices, investor confidence should remain high if current trends continue.

Affordability remains a strong suit, and with both the median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house at £948 and a 2-bedroom flat at £775, rental demand should stay steady. While the high proportion of single occupier and social rented households could shape future demand, the overall picture is one of a market that’s accessible, active and still growing.