Property investment stats for Penwortham, North West

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.8%, particularly in the top-performing district where yields reach 8.5%.
• Affordability is attractive, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.0 and rent-to-income ratio of 18.4%, making it accessible to both buyers and renters.
• The market is liquid, as shown by a median time on market of 44 days and no median discount between achieved and asking prices.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.8%, which may concern those seeking short-term appreciation.
• The private rented sector is in the 12th percentile, so expansion opportunities for buy-to-let may be limited by the existing owner-occupier dominance.
• The population aged 20-30 is in the 15th percentile, suggesting limited demand from younger renters or first-time buyers.

Over the next year, Penwortham is likely to remain a stable and attractive option for investors who value consistency and solid returns. The combination of steady three-year capital growth of 11.2% and strong rental yields of 4.8% should continue to appeal, especially given the area’s affordability.

With properties selling at asking price and a healthy sales volume, liquidity is unlikely to be an issue. Investors should be mindful that the market is dominated by owner-occupiers, which may cap rental sector growth, but this also underpins price stability. Overall, Penwortham looks set to offer reliable, if not spectacular, performance for the risk-averse investor.