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Property investment stats for Kearsley, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Kearsley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Kearsley is drawing attention from property investors, and for good reason. The area has seen capital values change by 6.9% in the past year, with a three-year growth of 24.5% and annualised returns of 7.6%. This growth comes alongside a strong rental market, where average yields stand at 5.8% and the top-performing postcode district delivers an even higher yield of 6.8%.

Affordability is a notable feature here, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.0 and a rent-to-income ratio of 23.1%, making Kearsley accessible to a broad range of buyers and tenants. The median asking prices for a 3-bedroom house and a 2-bedroom flat are £235,000 and £122,000 respectively, with corresponding rents of £1,185 and £912. Liquidity appears healthy, as properties spend just 34 days on the market and the median achieved price matches the asking price, indicating robust demand.

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Key investment stats for Kearsley

Median price per sq ft

£218 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.8%

Capital growth (1y)

6.9%

Sales in past year

115

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

Live property stats in Kearsley

Live prices in Kearsley, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£225,000

25% of properties below...

£177,500

75% of properties below...

£282,500

Most expensive property

£500,000

Live listings

67

Median days on market

34

Should you invest in Kearsley?

Opportunities

  • Rental investors can benefit from average yields of 5.8%, with the top postcode district offering an even higher yield of 6.8%.
  • Rapid capital growth, with values changing by 24.5% over three years, suggests potential for both short-term gains and long-term appreciation.
  • The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.0 and affordable asking prices may attract a broad tenant and buyer base, supporting ongoing demand.

Risks

  • The degree-educated and professional population percentiles are relatively low at 14 and 17, which could affect the profile of tenants and buyers.
  • Kearsley sits in the 69th percentile for unemployment, which may pose a risk to rental stability or future demand.
  • The area has a high proportion of single occupier and families households, which may limit appeal for certain property types.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the market in Kearsley seems poised for continued activity, given the brisk sales pace of 34 days and the fact that properties are achieving their asking prices. The combination of strong rental yields and notable capital growth, especially with annualised returns of 7.6%, suggests that both income-focused and growth-oriented investors have reasons to be optimistic.

Affordability metrics remain attractive, which should help maintain a steady flow of buyers and tenants. While the local workforce is less dominated by professionals and graduates, the broad appeal to families and single occupiers supports ongoing demand. Overall, the next 12 months look promising for those seeking a balanced mix of income and potential for further price growth.

Live properties in Kearsley

Investment properties in Kearsley, North West

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 170 days

£250,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Bolton Road, Bolton, BL4

Slow to sell properties in Kearsley, North West
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
2,048 sq ft

£475,000

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Bolton,...

Properties with planning granted in Kearsley, North West
Planning Granted
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
7% local capital growth

£210,000

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Lord Street, Kearsley, Bolton, Grea...

High capital growth properties in Kearsley, North West
High Capital Growth
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
29% below median price

£325,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Irwell Place, Radcliffe, Manchester...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Kearsley, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
17% below median price

£140,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Lord Street, Kearsley, Bolton

Auction properties in Kearsley, North West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £8,600 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.8%

Best places to invest in Kearsley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1M266.8%2.9%£229 / sq ft
2BL46.6%7.3%£202 / sq ft

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.