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Property investment stats for Mossley, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Mossley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Mossley is a spot where the numbers suggest a healthy balance between affordability and opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.6 points to homes that are accessible for buyers, while the median price per square foot of £238 per sq ft keeps entry costs relatively grounded. The area’s annual sales of 155 and average days on market at 40 days indicate a market with decent liquidity; properties are moving, but not frantically. The owner-occupied housing percentile in the 63rd percentile and a strong presence of couples suggest a stable, settled community.

Rental investors will notice the average rental yield of 5.1% and the top postcode district yield of 5.1% are both attractive, and the rent-to-income ratio of 20.3% hints at reasonable affordability for tenants. The achieved price data — a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount) — implies sellers are getting what they ask for, or even a bit more.

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Key investment stats for Mossley

Median price per sq ft

£238 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.1%

Capital growth (1y)

2.8%

Sales in past year

155

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

Live property stats in Mossley

Live prices in Mossley, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£242,500

25% of properties below...

£175,000

75% of properties below...

£363,750

Most expensive property

£950,000

Live listings

80

Median days on market

40

Should you invest in Mossley?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.1% is competitive for the North West, making Mossley appealing for buy-to-let investors.
  • With a capital growth over three years of 15.3% and an annualised figure of 4.9%, there’s evidence of steady long-term price movement.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 3.6 and median price per square foot of £238 per sq ft suggest properties remain accessible for both first-time buyers and investors looking for value.

Risks

  • The annual sales figure of 155 is modest, so investors might need patience to find the right deal or exit quickly.
  • The days on market at 40 days shows homes aren’t selling instantly, which could mean slightly longer void periods for sellers.
  • Mossley’s student and young professional population percentiles are both below the national median, hinting at less demand from these typically high-churn tenant groups.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Mossley seems set for continued stability. The capital growth over one year at 2.8% and the annualised growth over three years at 4.9% both point to a market that rewards patience rather than speculation.

Rental demand should remain steady, especially given the rent-to-income ratio of 20.3% and the solid average rental yield of 5.1%. Liquidity looks reasonable, with homes spending 40 days before selling and sellers typically achieving their asking prices.

All in all, Mossley offers a reassuring mix of affordability, yield and gradual growth — a good fit for investors who prefer a steady hand over a rollercoaster ride.

Live properties in Mossley

Investment properties in Mossley, North West

2 bedroom apartment for sale
21% below median price

£120,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Stamford Road, Mossley

Properties needing refurbishment in Mossley, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 174 days

£125,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Guildford Street, Mossley, Ashton-u...

Slow to sell properties in Mossley, North West
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale
High yield opportunity

£210,000

4 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale

Cecil Street, OL5

HMO properties in Mossley, North West
HMO
4 bedroom detached house for sale
4,453 sq ft

£950,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Milton Brae, Milton Street, Mossley...

Properties with planning granted in Mossley, North West
Planning Granted
5 bedroom detached house for sale
33% below median price

£595,000 - Offers in Region of

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £1,625 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £5,450 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 0.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

Best places to invest in Mossley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1OL55.1%4.7%£238 / 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.