Property investment stats for Swinton (Salford), North West

• Strong rental demand, with families making up a high proportion of the local population in the 78th percentile, supports stable tenancies and lets.
• The average rental yield of 5.7% and an even higher yield of 6.0% in the top district are attractive for buy-to-let investors.
• The market’s liquidity, with properties selling in around 40 days, means investors can expect relatively quick transactions without heavy discounting.

• The most recent annual capital growth changed by -0.7%, which may signal a short-term cooling in values.
• The area’s private rented sector sits in the 41st percentile, so growth in rental demand may not be as robust as in some higher-ranked areas.
• The student population is in the 64th percentile, which could mean some localities have transient tenants and higher turnover for certain property types.

Looking ahead, Swinton’s fundamentals suggest steady performance for investors who value stability over speculative gains. The combination of a 4.9 price-to-income ratio and a £1,298 median rent for a three-bedroom house underlines its appeal for families seeking good value. While recent capital growth has changed by -0.7%, the three-year growth of 15.2% shows that the area can deliver over the medium term.

Rental yields remain competitive at 5.7%, and the market’s relatively brisk pace (with properties spending an average of 40 days on the market) points to ongoing demand. Investors should expect gradual rather than dramatic changes, with the area’s strong family base and affordability likely to underpin future returns.