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Property investment stats for Fulwood, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Fulwood.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Fulwood stands out for investors with its relatively strong performance in both rental yields and capital growth. The area has seen capital values change by 5.7% over the past year, and by 12.2% over three years, with an annualised rate of 3.9%. Affordability is a notable feature here, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.1, which suggests buyers do not face the same pressures as in pricier markets. The median price per square foot sits at £232 per sq ft, and the current median asking prices for a three-bedroom house and a two-bedroom flat are £250,000 and £111,000 respectively.

Rental demand appears robust, reflected in a median rent for a three-bedroom house of £1,175 and a two-bedroom flat at £948. The average rental yield is 5.3%, with the top postcode district achieving 5.7%.

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Key investment stats for Fulwood

Median price per sq ft

£232 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.3%

Capital growth (1y)

5.7%

Sales in past year

479

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

Live property stats in Fulwood

Live prices in Fulwood, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£300,000

25% of properties below...

£200,000

75% of properties below...

£400,000

Most expensive property

£1,250,000

Live listings

305

Median days on market

55

Should you invest in Fulwood?

Opportunities

  • The area offers strong rental yields of 5.3%, which are competitive for the region and indicate healthy returns for landlords.
  • Capital growth has been positive, with values changing by 5.7% in the past year and 12.2% over three years, supporting both income and asset appreciation strategies.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 4.1, Fulwood remains relatively affordable compared to many UK markets, which could encourage both buyers and tenants.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is in the 25th percentile compared to other areas in Britain, suggesting limited liquidity for buy-to-let investors who may want to exit quickly.
  • Properties spend an average of 55 days on the market, so investors should be prepared for moderate transaction times.
  • The median discount to asking price is £2,500 (the typical achieved discount), which may indicate some negotiation is required to achieve a sale.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Fulwood's fundamentals suggest continued stability, with affordability and steady demand underpinning the market. The owner-occupied sector is in the 77th percentile, reflecting a settled population and potentially less churn in the market. The student and degree-educated population percentiles are above average, which could help sustain rental demand and underpin yields.

With 479 transactions a year, liquidity is reasonable for the area, though investors should not expect rapid sales. Given the current trends in rental yields and capital growth, Fulwood is likely to remain an attractive option for those seeking a blend of income and long-term value.

Live properties in Fulwood

Investment properties in Fulwood, North West

6 bedroom detached house for sale
19% below median price

£475,000 - Offers Over

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Highgate Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, ...

Properties needing refurbishment in Fulwood, North West
Needs Refurb
1 bedroom apartment for sale
19% below median price

£50,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Sharoe Bay Court, Sharoe Green Lane...

Priced to sell properties in Fulwood, North West
Priced to Sell
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 170 days

£220,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston...

Slow to sell properties in Fulwood, North West
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 25%

£45,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston...

Big price drop properties in Fulwood, North West
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
1,915 sq ft

£345,000 - Offers Over

5 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Fenton Road, Fulwood, Preston

Properties with planning granted in Fulwood, North West
Planning Granted
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
26% below median price

£125,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Alder Grove, Preston, PR2

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Fulwood, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
4 bedroom detached house for sale
18% below median price

£475,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Queens Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lan...

Auction properties in Fulwood, North West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,950 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.5%

Best places to invest in Fulwood

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PR25.7%5.0%£212 / sq ft
2PR45.5%4.5%£249 / 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.