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Property investment stats for Standish, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Standish.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Standish stands out as a family-oriented area with a strong owner-occupier presence, reflected in its position in the 89th percentile for owner-occupied housing and a high proportion of couples and families. The property market here is relatively liquid, with homes spending an average of 59 days on the market and a typical sale price matching the asking price, as shown by the £0 (the typical achieved discount). Affordability is a key draw, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.4, making it accessible compared to many other locations. While the average rental yield of 3.7% is moderate, the top-performing postcode district achieves a notably higher yield of 5.5%.

Recent capital growth has been mixed, with a change of -5.2% over the past year but a positive three-year growth of 8.6%, annualising at 2.8%.

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Key investment stats for Standish

Median price per sq ft

£250 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.7%

Capital growth (1y)

-5.2%

Sales in past year

198

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Standish

Live prices in Standish, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£265,000

25% of properties below...

£210,000

75% of properties below...

£383,750

Most expensive property

£875,000

Live listings

58

Median days on market

59

Should you invest in Standish?

Opportunities

  • The area’s strong appeal to families and couples, reflected in its high percentile rankings, supports stable long-term demand for homes.
  • The top postcode district offers a higher rental yield of 5.5%, which could be attractive for investors seeking better returns.
  • Properties are selling at their asking price on average (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting sellers have reasonable pricing power and the market is not oversupplied.

Risks

  • The most recent one-year capital growth figure of -5.2% signals that prices have changed in the short term, which may concern investors focused on immediate appreciation.
  • The private rental sector is in the 9th percentile, indicating a smaller pool of renters and potentially limited demand for buy-to-let properties.
  • Rental yields are modest at 3.7% on average, so returns may not match those of more rental-driven markets unless targeting the top-performing areas.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Standish is likely to remain a stable choice for investors who value affordability and a strong owner-occupier base. The combination of a price-to-income ratio of 4.4 and a rent-to-income ratio of 17.3% suggests that both buyers and renters find the area accessible, supporting ongoing demand.

Although recent capital growth has changed by -5.2% over the last year, the three-year growth and annualised figures (8.6% and 2.8%) point to a more positive longer-term trend. The local market does not appear overheated, with properties spending a moderate amount of time on the market (59 days) and achieving their asking prices. Investors focused on steady, sustainable performance rather than rapid gains may find Standish particularly appealing.

Live properties in Standish

Investment properties in Standish, North West

3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
19% below median price

£179,995 - Offers Over

3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Birch Avenue, Standish, Wigan

Properties needing refurbishment in Standish, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 171 days

£300,000

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Eagle Close, Standish, Wigan

Slow to sell properties in Standish, North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Reduced by 14%

£155,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Bradley Lane, Standish, WN6

Big price drop properties in Standish, North West
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom flat for sale
28% below median price

£150,000 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom flat for sale

Foxtail Meadow, Standish, WN6

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Standish, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.0%

Best places to invest in Standish

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1WN65.5%1.8%£229 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.