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Property investment stats for Little Lever, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Little Lever.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Little Lever offers a balanced property market that has attracted steady interest from investors. The area has seen a notable capital growth over the past year, with capital growth of 5.3% and a robust three-year figure at 21.2%. Affordability remains a key feature, shown by a price-to-income ratio of 4.6, which is relatively accessible compared to many other parts of the country. The market is dominated by owner-occupiers, sitting in the 88th percentile, while private renting is far less common here.

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Key investment stats for Little Lever

Median price per sq ft

£230 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.6%

Capital growth (1y)

5.3%

Sales in past year

133

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

Live property stats in Little Lever

Live prices in Little Lever, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£250,000

25% of properties below...

£205,000

75% of properties below...

£351,998

Most expensive property

£999,995

Live listings

63

Median days on market

77

Should you invest in Little Lever?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive, with an average of 4.6% and the top-performing postcode district offering 6.8%.
  • The area’s strong capital growth over three years (21.2%) suggests potential for future appreciation.
  • Properties are typically selling at or above asking price, as indicated by a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount), which points to healthy demand.

Risks

  • The relatively low proportion of private rented housing (14th percentile) may limit tenant demand and liquidity for buy-to-let investors.
  • The market is not especially fast-moving, with properties spending a median of 77 days before selling.
  • The older population profile (73rd percentile for ages 60+) could affect future demand dynamics and rental turnover.

Outlook

The next twelve months in Little Lever look cautiously optimistic. With annualised growth over three years at 6.6% and steady sales volumes (133), the market is showing resilience. The affordability metrics, particularly the price-to-income ratio of 4.6, suggest the area should remain accessible to both buyers and renters.

While the dominance of owner-occupiers means the rental market may not be as deep as in other areas, the combination of strong rental yields of 4.6% and properties selling at or above asking price bodes well for investors who can secure the right property. Long-term prospects will depend on how the area adapts to its ageing population, but for now, the fundamentals look sound.

Live properties in Little Lever

Investment properties in Little Lever, North West

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
25% below median price

£200,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Wilkinson Avenue, BOLTON, Lancashir...

Properties needing refurbishment in Little Lever, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£200,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Marsh Road, Little Lever, Bolton, G...

Slow to sell properties in Little Lever, North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
10% local capital growth

£145,000 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton

High capital growth properties in Little Lever, North West
High Capital Growth
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
23% below median price

£185,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Ruskin Road, Bolton, BL3

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Little Lever, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,998 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.1%

Best places to invest in Little Lever

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1M266.8%2.9%£229 / sq ft
2BL36.6%9.7%£207 / sq ft
3BL25.6%5.9%£230 / 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.