A complete guide to property investment in Holyhead.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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.
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 prices in Holyhead, Wales
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Holyhead, Wales
£175,000
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Old School Road, Holyhead, Isle of ...
£110,000
2 bedroom flat for sale
Newry Beach, Holyhead, Anglesey, Si...
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• 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%
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.