Property investment stats for Radcliffe, North West

• Rental yields are attractive, with the average at 6.9% and the top postcode district reaching 6.8%.
• The typical 3-bedroom house has a current asking price of £250,000 and a rent of £1,300, supporting the case for buy-to-let investors.
• Strong demand is reflected in properties selling at or above asking price, as shown by the £0 (the typical achieved discount) median discount.

• The degree-educated and professional population is in the lower quartile nationally, which could limit demand for higher-end or executive lets.
• A high proportion of social rented housing (74th percentile) may affect the mix of tenants and local market stability.
• The unemployment rate sits in the 73rd percentile, suggesting some underlying economic vulnerability compared to other areas.

Over the next year, Radcliffe looks set to remain a solid option for investors focused on income and reasonable growth. The combination of a 6.9% average yield and a 5.9% capital growth rate over the past year suggests both income and value appreciation are achievable. With properties typically selling in 42 days and at or above asking price, market liquidity is unlikely to be a concern in the short term.

Affordability metrics such as the 4.2 price-to-income ratio and 25.6% rent-to-income ratio indicate that local residents are not overstretched, which should help support demand and limit downside risk. Investors should keep an eye on the local economy, given the higher unemployment percentile, but overall, the fundamentals remain attractive for those seeking a balanced investment profile.