A complete guide to property investment in Holmes Chapel.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Holmes Chapel sits comfortably in the upper end of the owner-occupation scale, with owner-occupied housing in the 92nd percentile nationally. The area’s population skews older, with those aged 60 and above making up a hefty share — well into the 89th percentile — while those in their twenties and thirties are notably scarce. The market here is steady, with properties typically spending 61 days on the market and annual sales at 115. Affordability is relatively reasonable for the region, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.6 and a rent-to-income ratio of 26.5%.
Median price per sq ft
£319 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.2%
Capital growth (1y)
-1.2%
Sales in past year
115
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Holmes Chapel, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£450,000
25% of properties below...
£395,000
75% of properties below...
£625,000
Most expensive property
£1,650,000
Live listings
52
Median days on market
61
Looking ahead, Holmes Chapel’s market is likely to remain stable, with modest capital appreciation and a steady rental sector. The older, established population base suggests that churn will stay low, supporting property values but limiting rapid price movements. Rental yields should hold firm, especially given the consistent demand from families and professionals in the area.
Affordability metrics — both for buyers and renters — are reasonable by regional standards, which should help underpin demand even if economic conditions shift. Overall, investors can expect a calm, predictable market, with returns driven more by income than by rapid capital growth.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Holmes Chapel, North West
£110,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Parkway, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Ches...
£325,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
London Road, Holmes Chapel
£115,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Lovell Court, Holmes Chapel
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.