Property investment stats for Heywood, North West

• Investors can capitalise on strong rental yields of 6.5%, especially in the top-yielding district where yields reach 6.6%.
• Capital growth has been impressive, with a 1-year change of 7.9% and a 3-year change of 18.8%, suggesting the area is gaining momentum.
• The quick turnaround in sales, with properties spending just 32 days on the market, points to solid demand and liquidity.

• The degree-educated and professional population sits in the 12th percentile, which could limit demand from some higher-earning tenant groups.
• Owner-occupation is low in the 22nd percentile, while social rented housing is high in the 88th percentile, which may shape the area’s long-term stability and tenant mix.
• The unemployment rate is in the 75th percentile, which could affect local affordability and rental payment reliability.

Heywood’s outlook is bright for investors who value a balance of affordability and growth. The area’s 6.5% rental yields and capital growth of 7.9% over the past year are hard to ignore, especially when homes are still changing hands quickly and at or above asking price.

With families making up a large share of households and the 30 – 40 age group well represented, demand for three-bedroom houses (with a typical asking price of £235,000 and rent of £1,250) should remain solid. Investors should keep an eye on the local jobs market and tenant profile, but for now, Heywood offers a compelling package for those seeking both income and capital growth.