Property investment stats for Crewe, North West

• Rental yields are strong, with an average of 6.3% and the top postcode district achieving 6.2%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
• Median asking rents for both three-bedroom houses (£1,085) and two-bedroom flats (£762) compare favourably to the relatively low median sale prices, supporting robust rent-to-income dynamics (19.6%).
• The days on market figure of 43 days suggests reasonable liquidity for both buyers and sellers, reducing the risk of long void periods or slow exits.

• Capital growth has been modest, with a 1-year change of 1.6% and a 3-year annualised figure of 0.9%, so investors seeking rapid appreciation may be disappointed.
• The area’s degree-educated and professional population sits in the lower percentiles nationally, which could limit upward pressure on both rents and prices over the long term.
• Achieved prices are typically below asking, with a median difference of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount), so sellers may need to be realistic about pricing expectations.

Looking ahead, Crewe’s fundamentals remain steady. The combination of high private rental demand (in the 76th percentile) and a large young adult population should continue to underpin occupancy rates and support rental yields. However, the modest capital growth figures — 1.6% over one year and 2.9% over three years — suggest that future price appreciation is likely to be gradual rather than dramatic.

Affordability metrics such as the 3.6 price-to-income ratio and 19.6% rent-to-income ratio remain attractive compared to many other parts of the country. With sales volumes at 849 and typical time on market at 43 days, investors can expect reasonable liquidity. Overall, Crewe looks set to offer stable rental income with limited but steady prospects for capital growth.