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Property investment stats for Leek, West Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Leek.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Leek offers investors a blend of stability and solid returns, with property prices that remain accessible compared to much of the country. The average price per square foot is £207 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio sits at 4.1, suggesting affordability is within reach for many buyers. Rental demand appears healthy, with a rent-to-income ratio at 18.8%, and average rental yields at 5.6%, providing a decent income stream for landlords. Capital growth over the past year has changed by 1.9%, and over three years by 9.5%, indicating steady, if unspectacular, appreciation.

Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 41 days on the market and a typical gap of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount) between asking and achieved prices. The area is not dominated by any single demographic, though there’s a notable presence of older residents and single-occupier households, which could influence demand patterns.

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Key investment stats for Leek

Median price per sq ft

£207 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.6%

Capital growth (1y)

1.9%

Sales in past year

285

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

Live property stats in Leek

Live prices in Leek, West Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£259,750

25% of properties below...

£160,000

75% of properties below...

£431,250

Most expensive property

£950,000

Live listings

132

Median days on market

41

Should you invest in Leek?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.6% is appealing, especially when paired with the relatively low price-to-income ratio of 4.1.
  • The most attractive rental yields are found in the top-performing postcode district, where yields reach 4.7%.
  • With the median sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £270,000 and the median rent at £862, the entry point for family homes is accessible for investors seeking steady rental income.

Risks

  • The area’s capital growth over one year is only 1.9%, so investors should not expect rapid appreciation.
  • The degree-educated and professional population percentiles are in the lower half nationally, which may limit premium tenant demand.
  • Families form a relatively small share of households (24th percentile), so the market for larger homes may be narrower than in some other towns.

Outlook

Leek’s property market looks set to continue its stable, incremental growth, with annualised three-year growth at 3.1%. Investors can expect consistent demand from single occupiers and older residents, who are both well represented locally. The private rented sector is in the upper half compared to other areas, which bodes well for landlords looking for reliable tenants.

With annual sales at 285, liquidity is sufficient for those who might want to exit or rebalance portfolios. Asking prices for both 3-bedroom houses (£270,000) and 2-bedroom flats (£115,000) remain reasonable, supporting affordability for buyers and renters alike. Overall, Leek’s property market offers a balanced outlook for investors who value steady returns over dramatic short-term gains.

Live properties in Leek

Investment properties in Leek, West Midlands

1 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 154 days

£105,000 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom flat for sale

St Marys Court, Leek

Slow to sell properties in Leek, West Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 12%

£115,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshi...

Big price drop properties in Leek, West Midlands
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom town house for sale
29% below median price

£155,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom town house for sale

Alsop Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Leek, West Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

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

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,750 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.6%

Best places to invest in Leek

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1ST134.7%3.5%£216 / 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.