Property investment stats for Padiham, North West

• The average rental yield of 8.7% is among the highest in the region, supporting robust income potential.
• Entry costs are low, with a median price per square foot of £118 per sq ft and current median asking sale price for a 2-bedroom flat of £55,000.
• Properties are selling quickly, with a median of 28 days on the market, indicating decent liquidity for investors.

• Capital growth has been subdued, with a 1-year change of -3.2% and annualised 3-year growth of 0.8%, so investors may not see rapid appreciation.
• The area has a high percentile of single occupier households and a lower owner-occupier rate, which could mean less stability in tenant demand.
• The achieved price is below asking, with a median discount of £725 (the typical achieved discount), so sellers may need to be realistic about pricing.

Padiham’s outlook is shaped by its affordability and strong rental yields, which are likely to keep attracting buy-to-let investors. With a private rented sector in the 85th percentile nationally and a high ratio of single occupier households, tenant demand should remain steady. However, with subdued capital growth over the past year and a three-year annualised rate of 0.8%, substantial price rises seem unlikely in the near term.

Investors can expect income to be the main draw, rather than capital gains. Liquidity should remain reasonable given the current median days on market of 28 days, but sellers must price keenly. Overall, Padiham appears best suited to yield-focused investors comfortable with modest growth expectations.