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Property investment stats for Elworth, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Elworth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Elworth offers a snapshot of a stable market, with house prices showing virtually no change over the past year — capital growth 1y is 0% — but a solid increase over three years, with capital growth 3y at 15.0%. The area’s average rental yield sits at 3.5%, which is modest, though the top-performing postcode district edges higher at 4.7%. Affordability looks reasonable for buyers, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.6, and the rent-to-income ratio at 16.9% suggests rents are not excessive relative to local earnings. Liquidity is strong, with properties spending just 17 days on the market and a healthy 106 transactions per year.

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Key investment stats for Elworth

Median price per sq ft

£272 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.0%

Sales in past year

106

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

Live property stats in Elworth

Live prices in Elworth, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£335,000

25% of properties below...

£240,000

75% of properties below...

£427,250

Most expensive property

£1,250,000

Live listings

52

Median days on market

17

Should you invest in Elworth?

Opportunities

  • The area’s strong owner-occupier base (in the 92nd percentile nationally) may support price stability and reduce volatility for investors.
  • Properties are moving quickly, with an average of 17 days on the market, indicating robust demand and good liquidity.
  • The median achieved price sits just £2,500 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting sellers are typically getting close to what they want.

Risks

  • Rental yields are modest at 3.5%, so income-focused investors may find returns less compelling than in some other markets.
  • The private rented sector is relatively small (24th percentile), which could limit tenant demand and rental growth potential.
  • Capital growth over the past year has been flat (0%), so short-term gains are unlikely unless market conditions shift.

Outlook

Elworth’s market appears set for steady, if unspectacular, performance over the next twelve months. The strong owner-occupier presence and high proportion of couples and families suggest continued stability, while the low unemployment rate (2nd percentile) points to economic resilience. Affordability metrics such as the 4.6 price-to-income ratio and 16.9% rent-to-income ratio further support a balanced outlook.

With properties selling quickly and little discounting from asking prices, liquidity should remain strong. Investors are likely to see gradual capital appreciation in line with the three-year annualised growth of 4.8%, but should not expect dramatic short-term returns. Rental yields will probably stay moderate, so Elworth is best suited to those seeking low volatility and reliable occupancy rather than high-yield, high-growth opportunities.

Live properties in Elworth

Investment properties in Elworth, North West

3 bedroom town house for sale
21% below median price

£240,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom town house for sale

Eric Drive, Elworth, Sandbach, CW11

Properties needing refurbishment in Elworth, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 169 days

£270,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Heron Way, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11

Slow to sell properties in Elworth, North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom block of apartments for sale
1,932 sq ft

£325,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom block of apartments for sale

Moston Road, Sandbach

Properties with planning granted in Elworth, North West
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
37% below median price

£90,000 - Offers in Excess of

1 bedroom apartment for sale

School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach, Che...

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,975 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.6%

Best places to invest in Elworth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CW114.7%5.2%£280 / 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.