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Property investment stats for Holyhead, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Holyhead.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Holyhead stands out for investors looking for affordable entry points, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.9 and a median price per square foot of £155 per sq ft. The local market saw a sharp change in value recently, with capital growth over the last year at 10.7%, though the longer-term trend is much flatter, as seen in the annualised growth over three years of 0.3%. Liquidity is moderate, with annual sales at 138 and properties taking an average of 105 days to sell. The market is dominated by private and social renters, with owner-occupation in the lower percentiles, which shapes both demand and tenant profiles.

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Key investment stats for Holyhead

Median price per sq ft

£155 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

10.7%

Sales in past year

138

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

Live property stats in Holyhead

Live prices in Holyhead, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£259,498

25% of properties below...

£174,875

75% of properties below...

£396,238

Most expensive property

£2,950,000

Live listings

120

Median days on market

105

Should you invest in Holyhead?

Opportunities

  • The capital growth over the last year of 10.7% is a clear sign of recent momentum that investors may be able to capitalise on.
  • Properties are typically sold with a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), giving buyers room to negotiate on price.
  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £254,998, which is attractive for investors seeking affordable family homes.

Risks

  • The longer-term growth is muted, with annualised growth over three years of 0.3%, so capital appreciation may be uncertain.
  • Properties spend an average of 105 days on the market, which could impact liquidity if you need to sell quickly.
  • The area has a high percentile of social rented housing, which may shape the tenant base and influence rental stability.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the recent surge in value, as shown by capital growth over the last year of 10.7%, may not be sustained if the longer-term trend — annualised growth over three years of 0.3% — continues. Investors should be prepared for periods of slower growth, but the relatively low price-to-income ratio of 3.9 and affordable median price per square foot of £155 per sq ft mean Holyhead remains accessible for new entrants.

Liquidity is reasonable, though not rapid, with annual sales at 138 and properties taking around 105 days to sell. The local market's mix of renting and lower owner-occupation could provide steady demand for rental properties, particularly at the more affordable end. Overall, Holyhead offers potential for value-driven investors, but expectations for long-term price growth should be measured.

Live properties in Holyhead

Investment properties in Holyhead, Wales

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 171 days

£175,000

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Old School Road, Holyhead, Isle of ...

Slow to sell properties in Holyhead, Wales
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 12%

£110,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Newry Beach, Holyhead, Anglesey, Si...

Big price drop properties in Holyhead, Wales
Big Price Drop

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £12,650 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 5.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.8%

Best places to invest in Holyhead

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LL65-2.1%£186 / sq ft

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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.