Property investment stats for Shaw (Oldham), North West

• Investors benefit from strong rental yields of 6.0%, particularly in the top-performing postcode district with yields of 5.8%.
• The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £265,000, making family homes accessible compared to many parts of the North West.
• Properties are moving at a brisk pace, with a typical time on market of 38 days, suggesting liquidity is currently favourable.

• Capital values have changed by -0.3% in the past year, so short-term capital appreciation is not guaranteed.
• The achieved sale price is typically £3,975 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, which may indicate buyers have negotiation power or sellers are over-optimistic.
• The area has a higher than average proportion of single occupier households (in the 75th percentile), which could affect demand stability if local demographics shift.

Shaw’s affordability, with a 3.9 price-to-income ratio and a 23.0% rent-to-income ratio, positions it as a practical option for both investors and tenants. The market is showing signs of resilience, with annual sales at 229 and properties spending only 38 days on the market, but the recent capital growth change of -0.3% suggests price momentum is pausing.

Rental yields remain attractive, and with the top postcode district posting yields of 5.8%, income-focused investors may continue to find value here. However, the area’s demographic mix and the tendency for homes to sell below asking could temper expectations for rapid capital gains. Overall, Shaw is likely to offer steady if unspectacular returns in the next year, with its affordability and rental performance supporting its investment case.