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Property investment stats for Haslington, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Haslington.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Haslington offers a snapshot of stability, with a property market shaped by its high proportion of couples and owner-occupiers. The median price per square foot sits at £248 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio is a relatively modest 4.0, making it one of the more affordable locations for buyers compared to many other areas. Over the past three years, capital growth has changed by 7.2%, which annualises out to 2.3%; however, the past year saw capital values change by -4.0%. Liquidity is solid, with properties typically spending 33 days on the market and annual sales at 75.

The area is dominated by couples and older residents, with the population aged 60 and over in the 88th percentile and couples in the 99th percentile nationwide. Demand from families is moderate, while the private rental sector is relatively small, sitting in the 8th percentile.

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Key investment stats for Haslington

Median price per sq ft

£248 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-4.0%

Sales in past year

75

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

Live property stats in Haslington

Live prices in Haslington, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£375,995

25% of properties below...

£303,500

75% of properties below...

£470,000

Most expensive property

£700,000

Live listings

53

Median days on market

33

Should you invest in Haslington?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers a strong rental yield of 6.2%, which could appeal to investors seeking income.
  • Affordability is a key feature, with the price-to-income ratio at 4.0, making entry easier for buyers compared to many areas.
  • Properties typically sell in 33 days, suggesting good market liquidity for those looking to buy and sell efficiently.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -4.0%, highlighting some short-term volatility.
  • The private rental sector is small (8th percentile), which may limit tenant demand for buy-to-let investors.
  • The population is heavily skewed towards older couples, so future demand may shift if demographic trends change.

Outlook

In the next 12 months, Haslington's property market is likely to remain steady, given its high owner-occupation and low unemployment rate. The affordability shown by the 4.0 ratio and the current asking price for a 3-bedroom house at £301,750 could support ongoing demand from buyers, especially couples and families. Rental investors may continue to find appeal in the top postcode district's yield of 6.2%, but the relatively small private rental sector means opportunities are more niche than mainstream.

With properties selling in 33 days and a modest gap between achieved and asking prices (£5,000 (the typical achieved discount)), liquidity should remain healthy. While the past year's capital growth was subdued (-4.0%), the longer-term trend is more encouraging, so investors with a patient outlook may see Haslington as a stable, low-risk option.

Live properties in Haslington

Investment properties in Haslington, North West

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£200,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Oakland Avenue, Haslington, Crewe

Slow to sell properties in Haslington, North West
Slow to Sell

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: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £9,250 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.4%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.6%

Best places to invest in Haslington

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CW16.2%1.8%£219 / 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.