Property investment stats for Platt Bridge and Abram, North West

• The area boasts strong rental yields, with an average of 8.4%, making it highly appealing for buy-to-let investors.
• Properties are moving briskly, as shown by the 29 days average, so liquidity is not a concern for those who may want to exit quickly.
• With a price-to-income ratio of 3.9 and a median price per square foot of £185 per sq ft, affordability remains a key advantage, attracting both renters and buyers.

• The local population has a low proportion of degree-educated residents (in the 11th percentile) and professionals (in the 10th percentile), which could limit long-term demand growth from higher-income tenants.
• The student population is in the 63rd percentile, but the area is not a major student hub, so relying on student lets could be risky.
• While capital growth has been solid, the market could be sensitive to economic shifts, especially given its strong recent performance — capital values have changed by 14.6% in three years.

Looking ahead, I see steady demand from families (in the 79th percentile) and couples (in the 66th percentile), which should underpin both sales and rental markets. The private rental sector is relatively large (in the 75th percentile), so competition among landlords could increase, but the high yields should keep returns attractive.

Affordability is set to remain a key draw, especially given the median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £190,000 and the median rent is £895. With homes selling quickly and at or above asking prices, I expect liquidity to stay strong. Unless there’s a major economic shock, the area’s fundamentals suggest further growth, though perhaps at a more measured pace than the last few years.