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Property investment stats for Dukinfield, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Dukinfield.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

Dukinfield is an area that offers a blend of affordability and growth for property investors. The price-to-income ratio of 4.6 suggests homes remain within reach for local buyers, while a rent-to-income ratio of 24.2% points to reasonable rental affordability. With a median price per square foot at £246 per sq ft and current asking prices for typical properties such as a 3-bedroom house at £249,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £133,500, Dukinfield stands out as approachable for both first-time landlords and experienced investors.

Sales activity is healthy with 218 transactions per year and properties spending an average of 48 days on the market, indicating decent liquidity. The median difference between achieved and asking prices is £0 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting sellers are generally able to achieve their expectations.

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Key investment stats for Dukinfield

Median price per sq ft

£246 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.4%

Capital growth (1y)

4.0%

Sales in past year

218

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

Live property stats in Dukinfield

Live prices in Dukinfield, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£245,000

25% of properties below...

£200,000

75% of properties below...

£295,000

Most expensive property

£539,000

Live listings

71

Median days on market

48

Should you invest in Dukinfield?

Opportunities

  • Dukinfield boasts strong rental yields of 6.4%, making it attractive for buy-to-let investors seeking solid income returns.
  • Capital growth has been steady, with a 1-year increase of 4.0% and an annualised 3-year growth rate of 4.8%, indicating a positive trend for long-term investors.
  • The relatively low price-to-income ratio of 4.6 means there is still room for further demand from local buyers, which may support future price growth.

Risks

  • The area has a high proportion of social rented housing in the 81st percentile, which could limit the proportion of owner-occupiers and affect neighbourhood stability.
  • A low percentage of degree-educated residents (13th percentile) and professionals/managers (16th percentile) may impact the profile of tenants and future demand from higher-income renters or buyers.
  • Private rented housing is in the 36th percentile, so competition for tenants may not be as strong as in some neighbouring areas.

Outlook

The outlook for Dukinfield property investors is quietly optimistic. The combination of strong rental yields at 6.4% and a steady pace of capital growth — 4.0% over the past year and 4.8% annualised over three years — suggests a balanced environment for both income and appreciation.

With asking rents for a 3-bedroom house at £1,325 and a 2-bedroom flat at N/A, the area remains accessible to renters, supporting ongoing demand. Liquidity appears healthy, given the average of 48 days on the market and 218 annual sales. Investors should watch for shifts in the area's demographic mix, but for now, Dukinfield offers a stable and appealing proposition for those seeking value and growth.

Live properties in Dukinfield

Investment properties in Dukinfield, North West

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
10% below median price

£215,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Brownville Grove, Dukinfield, Great...

Properties needing refurbishment in Dukinfield, North West
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 168 days

£180,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom apartment for sale

195 King Street, Dukinfield, SK16

Slow to sell properties in Dukinfield, North West
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
17% below median price

£248,000

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Grenville Street, Dukinfield

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Dukinfield, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,400 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.4%

Best places to invest in Dukinfield

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SK155.6%3.9%£242 / sq ft
2SK165.0%5.3%£251 / 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.