Property investment stats for Prescot, North West

• The average rental yield of 5.9% is attractive for buy-to-let investors looking for income as well as capital appreciation.
• The median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house is £1,250, which, given the market's affordability, could appeal to families seeking value.
• With the top postcode district's rental yield at 5.9%, certain pockets of Prescot offer especially strong returns.

• The degree-educated population is in the 39th percentile, which could limit demand from higher-earning professionals compared to some other commuter towns.
• The private rented housing share is in the 37th percentile, so the tenant pool may not be as deep as in areas with more transient populations.
• The unemployment rate sits in the 56th percentile, so while not alarming, it's worth keeping an eye on local employment trends.

Prescot's fundamentals suggest a stable year ahead for property investors. The annualised capital growth over three years of 3.7% shows that the area is not a flash in the pan, but rather a market with staying power. Rental demand should remain steady, particularly from families, as the families household percentile is in the 71st percentile and the area offers good value for money.

Liquidity should remain healthy, given the number of annual sales is 467 and homes are selling in a reasonable timeframe. While the professional and degree-educated population is not as high as in some city-centre markets, Prescot's affordability and reliable returns should appeal to investors with a long-term view.