A complete guide to property investment in Fulwood.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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%.
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 prices in Fulwood, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Fulwood, North West
£475,000 - Offers Over
6 bedroom detached house for sale
Highgate Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, ...
£50,000
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Sharoe Bay Court, Sharoe Green Lane...
£220,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston...
£45,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston...
£345,000 - Offers Over
5 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Fenton Road, Fulwood, Preston
£125,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Alder Grove, Preston, PR2
£475,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Queens Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lan...
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.