Property investment stats for Ormskirk, North West

• The student population in the 99th percentile creates reliable rental demand, supporting yields like the average of 4.8%.
• The top postcode district for rental yield offers 4.6%, which can help investors target submarkets with the best returns.
• Median sale prices for three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats (£270,000 and £185,000) remain accessible, making entry into the market feasible for a range of budgets.

• The unemployment rate is in the 81st percentile, which could affect tenant stability and long-term capital appreciation.
• Families and couples are underrepresented in the local population, with both in the lower percentiles, making the market less diversified and more reliant on student renters.
• The median discount of £4,750 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers have room to negotiate, but it could also signal less urgency among purchasers.

Looking ahead, I expect Ormskirk to continue offering steady returns rather than dramatic growth. The annualised growth over three years of 2.9% sums up the area’s slow-and-steady character. With the rent-to-income ratio at 20.9%, affordability is reasonable for tenants, which should help maintain occupancy rates.

Liquidity is likely to remain healthy, given the current volume of sales and the average days on market. For investors who value reliability and are comfortable with a student-driven market, Ormskirk should remain a solid choice over the next year.