Property investment stats for Hawarden, Wales
A complete guide to property investment in Hawarden.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Hawarden is a steady and mature market, where owner-occupation is in the 80th percentile, indicating a strong preference for buying over renting. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.5 and rent-to-income ratio of 21.2% both point to a level of affordability that will appeal to families and couples, who are notably prevalent here. Recent capital growth has been positive, with a 1-year capital growth of 3.1% and annualised growth over three years at 3.7%. Liquidity is healthy, as properties typically spend 30 days on the market, and the median discount to asking price is modest at £1,000 (the typical achieved discount).
Rental yields in the area are reasonable, with the average at 4.4%, and the top-performing postcode district achieving 5.6%. The supply of homes is not overwhelming, with 184 annual sales, suggesting a market that is active but not overheated.
Key investment stats for Hawarden
Median price per sq ft
£246 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.4%
Capital growth (1y)
3.1%
Sales in past year
184
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Hawarden
Live prices in Hawarden, Wales
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£272,500
25% of properties below...
£225,000
75% of properties below...
£334,995
Most expensive property
£895,000
Live listings
160
Median days on market
30
Should you invest in Hawarden?
Opportunities
- Rental yields are competitive, with the top postcode district achieving 5.6%, which is attractive for buy-to-let investors.
- The median price per square foot of £246 per sq ft and median sale price for a 3-bedroom house of £260,000 suggest that entry costs are relatively manageable for new investors.
- Low days on market at 30 days indicate good liquidity, making it easier to sell if needed.
Risks
- With owner-occupation in the 80th percentile and private renting in the 20th percentile, the rental market is limited, so demand from tenants may be less robust than in more transient or urban areas.
- The population skews older, with those aged 60 and over in the 60th percentile, which could affect long-term rental demand and turnover.
- Capital growth, while steady, is not spectacular, so investors seeking rapid uplift may find the pace underwhelming.
Outlook
The outlook for Hawarden is one of quiet consistency. With a solid base of owner-occupiers and a healthy level of affordability, the area is unlikely to see dramatic swings in prices or rents. Investors can expect stable returns, supported by recent capital growth of 3.1% and a strong rental yield in the top performing postcode district of 5.6%.
Liquidity should remain strong, given the currently brisk 30 days and modest discounts to asking prices. While the rental market is not booming, those who target the right properties — especially family homes — should find reliable tenants. Overall, Hawarden offers measured, sustainable returns for investors who value stability over speculation.
Property market trends in Hawarden
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Hawarden
Investment properties in Hawarden, Wales
£260,000
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Glynnedale Park, Hawarden, CH5
£180,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Brunswood Green, Hawarden, CH5
£300,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Wood Lane, Hawarden, CH5
£400,000
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Brookleigh Avenue, Mancot, Deeside,...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £1,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £7,950 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%
Best places to invest in Hawarden
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
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.