A complete guide to property investment in Norton Canes.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Norton Canes offers a balanced property market with a mix of affordability and steady demand. The average price-to-income ratio of 5.0 suggests homes are accessible for many local buyers, while the £271 per sq ft median price per square foot keeps entry costs manageable. With a 4.2% average rental yield, the area provides reasonable returns for landlords, and a 42 days on market figure points to decent liquidity. The area’s social fabric is strongly oriented towards couples and families, both of which are in the highest percentiles nationally, making it attractive for investors seeking stable, long-term tenants.
Median price per sq ft
£271 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.2%
Capital growth (1y)
-2.2%
Sales in past year
111
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Norton Canes, West Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£269,999
25% of properties below...
£230,000
75% of properties below...
£285,000
Most expensive property
£1,200,000
Live listings
53
Median days on market
42
Looking ahead, Norton Canes is likely to remain a market for steady, rather than spectacular, returns. The three-year capital growth of 4.9% (annualised at 1.6%) shows that while price appreciation is not rapid, it is consistent enough to support a buy-and-hold strategy. The strong presence of families and couples suggests ongoing demand for larger homes, especially given the £270,000 asking price for a 3-bedroom house.
Rental yields should remain stable around the 4.2% mark, especially in the top-performing postcode district. Investors should expect moderate liquidity, with properties typically spending 42 days on the market, and may benefit from negotiating on price given the £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) median discount. Overall, Norton Canes offers a solid, low-volatility environment for investors who prioritise stability and affordability.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Norton Canes, West Midlands
£425,000 - Offers Over
5 bedroom link detached house for sale
Gainsbrook Crescent, Norton Canes, ...
£260,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Woodfield Close, Cannock
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,250 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.0%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.1%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.