A complete guide to property investment in Clifton.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Clifton offers a balanced market for property investors, blending affordability with steady demand. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.4 and rent-to-income ratio of 25.9% suggest that both buying and renting are realistically within reach for the local population, which can support stable tenancies. Sales activity is robust, with 187 transactions and properties typically moving in 52 days — a sign of healthy liquidity. Notably, the median price per square foot is £253 per sq ft, placing Clifton in a competitive position for entry-level investors or those seeking to expand portfolios.
Rental yields stand out, with a strong average of 6.2% and the top-performing postcode district yielding 6.0%, pointing to attractive income potential.
Median price per sq ft
£253 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.3%
Capital growth (1y)
1.6%
Sales in past year
187
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Clifton (Salford), North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£220,000
25% of properties below...
£175,000
75% of properties below...
£280,000
Most expensive property
£525,000
Live listings
75
Median days on market
52
Looking ahead, Clifton’s property market is likely to remain stable, supported by solid rental demand and affordability metrics. The area’s capital growth of 1.6% over the past year and annualised growth of 3.9% over three years suggest that investors can expect moderate but consistent returns, rather than dramatic surges.
Liquidity remains healthy, with properties selling in 52 days and a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount), indicating that sellers are generally achieving their asking prices. While demographic trends point to a younger and family-oriented population, investors should keep an eye on employment and education levels, which could influence future growth. Overall, Clifton presents a measured opportunity for investors who value steady income and manageable risk over speculative gains.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Clifton (Salford), North West
£155,000
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Houghton Street, Swinton
£210,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Falcon Crescent, Clifton, Swinton, ...
£200,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom detached house for sale
The Gateways, Pendlebury, Mancheste...
£280,000
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Devon Street, Pendlebury, Mancheste...
£85,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Mere Drive, Clifton, Swinton, Manch...
£260,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Rivington Avenue, Pendlebury, Swint...
Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £2,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £6,500 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 0.8%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.0%
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.