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Property investment stats for Huyton with Roby, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Huyton with Roby.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Huyton with Roby sits at a crossroads of affordability and steady demand, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.1 keeping ownership within reach for many local families. The area’s housing market is active, seeing 581 sales over the year and homes typically spending 36 days on the market before selling. Rental yields are a highlight, with an average of 5.7%, and the top performing district offering an even higher yield of 6.0%.

Despite a recent change in capital values over the past year (-3.7%), the three-year picture shows a cumulative growth of 9.1% and an annualised rate of 2.9%. The local population is family-oriented, with a high proportion of households in the 91st percentile for families, and the social rented sector is also prominent.

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Key investment stats for Huyton with Roby

Median price per sq ft

£203 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.7%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.7%

Sales in past year

581

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

Live property stats in Huyton with Roby

Live prices in Huyton with Roby, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£250,000

25% of properties below...

£185,000

75% of properties below...

£339,500

Most expensive property

£1,299,500

Live listings

197

Median days on market

36

Should you invest in Huyton with Roby?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields stand out, with an average of 5.7% and the top district offering 6.0%, making buy-to-let attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.1 and a median price per square foot of £203 per sq ft mean entry costs are relatively low compared to many urban areas.
  • Family demand is strong, with households in the 91st percentile for families, supporting ongoing rental and resale demand for larger homes.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -3.7%, so investors seeking short-term appreciation may face uncertainty.
  • The local professional and degree-educated population sits in the lower percentiles, which could limit potential for rapid gentrification or higher-end demand.
  • The high proportion of social rented housing (86th percentile) may influence local market dynamics and limit the pool of owner-occupier buyers.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the fundamentals suggest Huyton with Roby will continue to appeal to investors seeking income over quick capital gains. The strong family presence and active sales market should underpin demand for both sales and rentals, especially for three-bedroom houses with current asking prices at £240,000 and rents at £1,225.

Affordability remains a key strength; the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios (4.1 and 23.8%) are both at levels that should support ongoing market activity. While capital growth has shifted by -3.7% in the past year, the longer-term trajectory is more reassuring, with three-year growth at 9.1%. In short, this is an area where steady rental returns are likely to remain the main story, with limited risk of severe volatility.

Live properties in Huyton with Roby

Investment properties in Huyton with Roby, North West

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
32% below median price

£295,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Rimmer Avenue, Bowring Park, Liverp...

Properties needing refurbishment in Huyton with Roby, North West
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
On market for 176 days

£120,000

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Priory Court, Huyton, L36

Slow to sell properties in Huyton with Roby, North West
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 10%

£99,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Priory Court, Huyton, L36

Big price drop properties in Huyton with Roby, North West
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom detached house for sale
1,012 sq ft

£315,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Blacklow Brow, Huyton, L36

Properties with planning granted in Huyton with Roby, North West
Planning Granted
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
24% below median price

£120,000

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Lordens Road, Dovecot, L14

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Huyton with Roby, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
33% below median price

£130,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Greystone Road, Broadgreen, Liverpo...

Auction properties in Huyton with Roby, North West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £11,600 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.8%

Best places to invest in Huyton with Roby

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1L366.0%2.8%£196 / sq ft
2L145.4%4.4%£208 / sq ft
3L164.6%4.9%£295 / 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.