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Property investment stats for New Mills, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in New Mills.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

New Mills offers a balanced investment environment, with a blend of affordability and steady growth. The price-to-income ratio of 4.7 suggests that property remains accessible for many buyers, while the median price per square foot sits at £286 per sq ft. Over the past year, capital growth has changed by 5.7%, and the three-year annualised figure is 4.9%, both of which indicate a consistent upward trend.

Rental yields are currently at 3.7%, which is moderate, and the top-performing postcode district for yields is SK22 with 3.7%. Liquidity appears reasonable, with properties spending an average of 66 days on the market and annual sales at 129.

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Key investment stats for New Mills

Median price per sq ft

£286 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.7%

Capital growth (1y)

5.7%

Sales in past year

129

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

Live property stats in New Mills

Live prices in New Mills, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£350,000

25% of properties below...

£255,000

75% of properties below...

£525,000

Most expensive property

£2,500,000

Live listings

185

Median days on market

66

Should you invest in New Mills?

Opportunities

  • The capital growth over both one year (5.7%) and three years (15.4%) has been strong, indicating potential for further appreciation.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.7 and median price per square foot of £286 per sq ft suggest that properties are relatively accessible compared to many UK markets.
  • Achieved prices are close to asking, with a median difference of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), which points to a healthy demand and limited need for heavy discounting.

Risks

  • Rental yields are moderate at 3.7%, so investors seeking high income returns may find stronger options elsewhere.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 20.2% could indicate affordability pressures for tenants, which may limit rental growth.
  • Sales volumes at 129 and time on market at 66 days are reasonable but may not offer the fastest liquidity for those needing quick exits.

Outlook

Over the next 12 months, I expect New Mills to remain steady, with property values likely to reflect the recent capital growth of 5.7%. The affordability metrics, such as the price-to-income ratio of 4.7, should help support ongoing demand from buyers.

Rental yields are unlikely to see dramatic changes, given the current level of 3.7%, but the area’s stability may appeal to investors looking for consistent, if unspectacular, returns. Liquidity is likely to stay similar, as the average days on market and sales volumes do not point to any immediate volatility. Overall, New Mills looks like a solid if unspectacular choice for investors prioritising long-term growth over short-term gains.

Live properties in New Mills

Investment properties in New Mills, East Midlands

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
29% below median price

£310,000 - Offers in Region of

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Meadowside, Newtown, Disley, Stockp...

Properties needing refurbishment in New Mills, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£465,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Longlands Road, New Mills, High Pea...

Slow to sell properties in New Mills, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
2,829 sq ft

£795,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Whitle Road, High Peak, Derbyshire,...

Properties with planning granted in New Mills, East Midlands
Planning Granted
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
35% below median price

£260,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Buxton Road, Disley, SK12

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in New Mills, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
30% below median price

£160,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Poplar Avenue, New Mills, High Peak...

Auction properties in New Mills, East Midlands
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

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

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £12,478 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,400 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%

Best places to invest in New Mills

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SK223.7%4.4%£290 / 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.