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Property investment stats for Milnrow, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Milnrow.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Milnrow offers a blend of affordability and steady growth for property investors. The price-to-income ratio of 4.2 indicates that homes are relatively accessible compared to many other parts of Britain. With a median price per square foot of £229 per sq ft, investors can enter the market without facing the steep premiums seen in more saturated locations. The area has seen capital growth change by 8.4% over the past year and by 16.1% over three years, suggesting a market that is moving upward at a measured pace.

Liquidity appears healthy, with homes spending a median of 47 days on the market, and no median discount on achieved prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), which points to steady demand. The rental yield of 4.5% is respectable, and the top-performing postcode district achieves an even stronger yield of 6.5%. For those looking at specific property types, the current median asking prices and rents for three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats (£215,000, £1,100, £125,000, £950) provide clear benchmarks for returns.

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Key investment stats for Milnrow

Median price per sq ft

£229 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.5%

Capital growth (1y)

8.4%

Sales in past year

121

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

Live property stats in Milnrow

Live prices in Milnrow, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£240,000

25% of properties below...

£196,238

75% of properties below...

£311,250

Most expensive property

£895,000

Live listings

54

Median days on market

47

Should you invest in Milnrow?

Opportunities

  • The area’s 4.5% provides a solid base for income-focused investors, and the top postcode district’s yield of 6.5% suggests there are pockets with even better returns.
  • Capital growth has changed by 8.4% over the past year and by 16.1% over three years, showing that the market has been moving in the right direction for those looking for asset appreciation.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.2 and median price per square foot of £229 per sq ft mean that entry costs remain manageable for buyers, helping to support ongoing demand.

Risks

  • The area’s annual sales volume of 121 is not especially high, which could limit liquidity for investors needing a quick exit.
  • With a rent-to-income ratio of 20.6%, rental affordability is something to watch, as there may be a ceiling on how much rents can rise in the short term.
  • The population profile shows a higher proportion of older residents (in the 62nd percentile), which could affect long-term rental demand if younger cohorts do not increase.

Outlook

Looking ahead over the next year, Milnrow appears set to offer a relatively stable environment for property investors. The combination of a 4.5% yield and capital growth changing by 8.4% over the last year suggests both income and growth prospects remain intact. The fact that properties are selling at their asking price (with a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount)) and spending a median of 47 days on the market signals that demand is meeting supply at present.

Affordability should continue to underpin demand, given the price-to-income ratio of 4.2 and the accessible median prices for both houses and flats. However, the relatively modest annual sales volume means that investors may need to be patient if they plan to sell. Overall, I expect the area to remain a steady performer, with few signs of overheating or deep discounts on the horizon.

Live properties in Milnrow

Investment properties in Milnrow, North West

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
On market for 160 days

£235,000

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Bowland Grove, Rochdale

Slow to sell properties in Milnrow, North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
29% below median price

£215,000 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

WESLEY STREET, Milnrow, Rochdale OL...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Milnrow, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
24% below median price

£155,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Pennine Drive, Rochdale

Auction properties in Milnrow, 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 > £4,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

Best places to invest in Milnrow

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1OL166.5%6.1%£217 / 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.