Property investment stats for Partington, North West

• The price-to-income ratio of 5.1 means homes are relatively accessible for buyers compared to many other areas.
• Family demand is strong, with the area in the 98th percentile for families, supporting resilience in the local sales and rental market.
• Quick sales are possible, with a median days on market of 36 days, making it easier to exit positions or achieve rapid turnover.

• The one-year capital growth figure of -9.2% signals recent price changes that could concern short-term investors.
• The area has a high unemployment rate (81st percentile), which may affect both tenant quality and sales demand.
• Owner-occupation and private renting are both in the bottom 20 percentiles, while social housing is in the 96th percentile, limiting the pool of traditional private buyers and renters.

Looking ahead, the affordability seen in the 5.1 and the relatively low median price per square foot of £245 per sq ft may continue to attract buyers, particularly families. The dominance of social housing and the low proportion of private renters and owner-occupiers will likely keep the market stable but may constrain capital growth opportunities.

While the recent capital growth of -9.2% is a cautionary note, the three-year trend at 9.0% and the annualised figure of 2.9% suggest that longer-term prospects are steadier. Liquidity should remain decent given the quick sales times, though overall transaction volumes are modest. Investors should expect a market shaped more by steady demand from families than by speculative growth or high turnover among professionals.