Property investment stats for Great Harwood, North West

• Strong price growth over both one and three years (capital growth of 8.3% and 27.5%) suggests momentum for further appreciation.
• The high proportion of private renters and a rental yield of 5.6% create a solid foundation for buy-to-let investors.
• Affordability is a draw, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.2 making it easier for buyers to enter the market compared to many other areas.

• The area has a relatively low proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals (in the 21st and 13th percentiles), which could affect long-term demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
• The student population is high (73rd percentile), which can mean turnover risk and seasonal voids for some types of rental stock.
• The market is dominated by private renters (86th percentile), so any policy changes affecting this sector could have a larger impact than elsewhere.

Recent growth trends in Great Harwood are hard to ignore, especially with three-year annualised growth at 8.4% and a median discount to asking price of £2,000 (the typical achieved discount), indicating some room for negotiation but not a weak market. The combination of affordability and rental demand should keep the area attractive to investors.

Liquidity is solid, with properties selling in 49 days on average, and the current median asking prices and rents for three-bedroom houses (£210,000 and £710) look reasonable given local earnings. While the high proportion of single occupier households and renters might bring some volatility, the fundamentals appear stable for the next year. Investors should keep an eye on shifts in the local employment and education mix, but the outlook remains positive for those seeking growth and income.