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Property investment stats for Greasby, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Greasby.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Greasby sits in an interesting position for property investors, balancing strong owner-occupier demand with relatively low turnover in the private rental market. The area has seen capital values change by 1.8% over the past year, with a three-year change of 14.3% and an annualised rate of 4.6%. Prices are anchored by a median price per square foot of £284 per sq ft, and affordability is supported by a price-to-income ratio of 5.1. Liquidity is brisk, with homes spending around 42 days on the market and annual sales at 127.

Most households here are owner-occupied, sitting in the 99th percentile nationally, while private renting is rare. Families and couples dominate, and the area has a notably older population profile, with a high share of residents aged 60 and above.

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Key investment stats for Greasby

Median price per sq ft

£284 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

1.8%

Sales in past year

127

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

Live property stats in Greasby

Live prices in Greasby, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£350,000

25% of properties below...

£268,749

75% of properties below...

£388,000

Most expensive property

£1,400,000

Live listings

56

Median days on market

42

Should you invest in Greasby?

Opportunities

  • The area’s three-year capital growth of 14.3% and annualised growth of 4.6% suggest stable long-term value for buyers prioritising security over rapid gains.
  • Strong demand from families and couples, as shown by the high percentiles for these household types, underpins consistent buyer interest.
  • The median achieved price is only £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, indicating sellers are achieving close to their expectations and supporting investor confidence.

Risks

  • With private rented housing in the 1st percentile nationally, opportunities for buy-to-let are limited and rental supply is extremely tight.
  • The area’s older population profile (88th percentile for over-60s) may limit future growth in demand from younger renters or first-time buyers.
  • High owner-occupancy can mean fewer properties come to market, potentially restricting liquidity for investors looking to exit quickly.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Greasby’s property market is likely to remain steady, with owner-occupiers and families continuing to drive demand. The low price-to-income ratio of 5.1 keeps homes relatively affordable for buyers compared to many other areas, which should help support sales.

Rental yields in the top-performing district are 4.9%, but the tiny private rental sector means competition for tenants is minimal — though so is supply. Investors seeking fast capital growth or a thriving rental market may find options limited, but those after stability and reliable sales performance will appreciate the area’s profile.

With homes spending just 42 days on the market and sellers achieving prices close to asking, the next year should bring more of the same: slow and steady progress, with few surprises.

Live properties in Greasby

Investment properties in Greasby, North West

3 bedroom bungalow for sale
23% below median price

£360,000

3 bedroom bungalow for sale

Rylands Hey, Greasby, Wirral

Properties needing refurbishment in Greasby, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 173 days

£325,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Lloyd Drive, Greasby, Wirral

Slow to sell properties in Greasby, North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Reduced by 12%

£220,000

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Oakmere Drive, Greasby, Wirral

Big price drop properties in Greasby, North West
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
36% below median price

£485,000

4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Frankby Road, Greasby, CH49

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%

Best places to invest in Greasby

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CH494.9%5.4%£257 / 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.