Property investment stats for Litherland, North West

• The area’s average rental yield of 6.0% is attractive for investors seeking reliable income, with the top postcode district offering yields up to 8.4%.
• Homes remain accessible, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 4.0, which is notably lower than in many other parts of the country.
• Liquidity is a clear strength, with properties typically selling in just 23 days and a median achieved price that matches asking prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting sellers can expect to realise their advertised values.

• The area’s degree-educated and professional population sits in the 12th percentile, which may limit future growth in higher-value tenancies or owner-occupier demand.
• The unemployment rate is in the 71st percentile, which could affect tenant reliability or buyer affordability if local economic conditions worsen.
• Social rented housing is in the 81st percentile, indicating a large proportion of subsidised tenancies that may compete with private rentals for certain segments.

Litherland’s outlook for the next year appears positive, with recent capital values changing by 4.7% and a three-year annualised growth rate of 5.6%. Rental yields are likely to remain competitive, given the current average of 6.0% and continued demand from families.

Affordability should help sustain buyer interest, especially with the price-to-income ratio at 4.0 and asking prices for three-bedroom houses at £235,000. Liquidity is unlikely to be an issue, given the short average days on market and sales volumes. Investors should watch for changes in the local employment mix and education profile, but for now, the fundamentals look steady.