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Property investment stats for Denton (Tameside), North West

A complete guide to property investment in Denton.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Denton sits comfortably in the North West, offering a blend of steady capital growth and reliable rental returns. With a capital growth over the past year of 3.8% and a three-year figure of 19.9%, the area has demonstrated resilience and upward momentum. The average rental yield of 5.8% further sweetens the deal for investors seeking income as well as growth.

Affordability is another tick in the box, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.0 and a rent-to-income ratio of 24.1%, both of which suggest accessibility for both buyers and renters. Liquidity is healthy too, with homes spending an average of 38 days on the market and a median of £0 (the typical achieved discount) between asking and achieved prices, hinting at realistic pricing and solid demand.

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Key investment stats for Denton

Median price per sq ft

£259 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.8%

Capital growth (1y)

3.8%

Sales in past year

452

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

Live property stats in Denton

Live prices in Denton (Tameside), North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£250,000

25% of properties below...

£193,750

75% of properties below...

£300,000

Most expensive property

£530,000

Live listings

140

Median days on market

38

Should you invest in Denton?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.8% is attractive for investors focused on steady rental income, while the top-performing district offers an even higher yield of 6.0%.
  • Recent capital growth has been strong, with a one-year capital growth of 3.8% and a three-year annualised rate of 6.2%, showing that the area is not just about income but also about long-term appreciation.
  • The market is liquid, with properties selling in an average of 38 days, making it easier for investors to exit or rebalance portfolios without long waits.

Risks

  • The area sits in the lower percentiles for degree-educated residents and professionals, which could limit demand from certain tenant demographics.
  • Social rented housing is in the 63rd percentile, which may impact the overall tenant mix and could influence long-term capital appreciation potential.
  • The single occupier household rate is in the 79th percentile, suggesting a market that may be more transient or less family-oriented than some investors prefer.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Denton’s fundamentals remain solid. The combination of recent capital growth of 3.8% and average rental yields of 5.8% points to a market that is likely to stay resilient even if wider economic conditions get choppy. The median asking prices for a 3-bedroom house at £270,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £110,000 mean entry costs are manageable by regional standards, while rents at £1,300 and £1,050 support the yield story.

Liquidity should remain good, given the average days on market of 38 days and a median sale-to-asking price gap of £0 (the typical achieved discount). I expect Denton to continue attracting investors who want a balance of income and growth, with enough demand from renters and buyers alike to keep the market healthy.

Live properties in Denton

Investment properties in Denton (Tameside), North West

4 bedroom terraced house for sale
33% below median price

£249,950

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Hyde Road, Denton, Manchester, Grea...

Properties needing refurbishment in Denton (Tameside), North West
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 169 days

£150,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Gibraltar Lane, Haughton Green, Den...

Slow to sell properties in Denton (Tameside), North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 11%

£250,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Regent Road, Manchester, M3

Big price drop properties in Denton (Tameside), North West
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
8% local yield

£475,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Kingsdale Road, Manchester

High rental yield properties in Denton (Tameside), North West
High Rental Yield
2 bedroom flat for sale
39% below median price

£100,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Wordsworth Road, Denton, M34

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Denton (Tameside), North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
51% below median price

£75,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Wordsworth Road, Denton, Manchester...

Auction properties in Denton (Tameside), North West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

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

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

Best places to invest in Denton

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1M346.0%5.4%£266 / 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.