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Property investment stats for Tyldesley, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Tyldesley.

Last updated: 10 October 2026

Investment summary

Tyldesley presents a market where affordability stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.6 and a median price per square foot of £278 per sq ft. The area is dominated by owner-occupiers, ranking in the 84th percentile for this metric, while private renting is less common. Families and couples make up a large share of households, reflected by their positions in the 77th and 76th percentiles respectively. Liquidity is strong, with homes typically spending just 37 days on the market, and properties are generally achieving or exceeding their asking prices, as shown by a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount).

Despite a recent shift in annual capital growth (changed by -8.8% over the past year), the three-year growth picture remains positive at 15.0% overall, with an annualised figure of 4.8%.

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Key investment stats for Tyldesley

Median price per sq ft

£278 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-8.8%

Sales in past year

207

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

Live property stats in Tyldesley

Live prices in Tyldesley, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£322,500

25% of properties below...

£239,999

75% of properties below...

£426,250

Most expensive property

£900,000

Live listings

92

Median days on market

37

Should you invest in Tyldesley?

Opportunities

  • The strong demand is clear, with homes selling quickly (37 days) and buyers consistently matching or beating asking prices (median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount)).
  • Rental yields are steady, particularly in the top-performing district (4.3%), offering a reliable income stream.
  • Affordability is a draw, with the price-to-income ratio of 4.6 and median asking prices for family homes (£280,000) both supporting accessibility for investors and buyers alike.

Risks

  • Short-term capital growth has changed by -8.8% over the past year, signalling some volatility in sale prices.
  • The private rented sector is relatively small (34th percentile), which may limit tenant demand compared to more rental-focused markets.
  • The student and young professional populations are not especially high, potentially narrowing the pool for certain types of rental property.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Tyldesley remains attractive for investors seeking stability and affordability. The strong owner-occupier presence and high demand from families and couples suggest that the market is likely to stay resilient, even if short-term capital growth is less predictable.

Rental yields are solid (4.3%) and the quick turnaround on sales suggests continued liquidity. While the area is less exposed to the private rental market and younger renters, its fundamentals support a modestly positive outlook for both capital appreciation and steady rental income over the next year.

Live properties in Tyldesley

Investment properties in Tyldesley, North West

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
14% below median price

£180,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Parr Street, Tyldesley, M29

Properties needing refurbishment in Tyldesley, North West
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 144 days

£239,995

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Garrett Hall Fields, Mosley Common,...

Slow to sell properties in Tyldesley, North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
42% below median price

£100,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Porterfield Drive, Tyldesley, M29

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Tyldesley, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
19% below median price

£80,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

9 Astley Street, Tyldesley, M29 8HG

Auction properties in Tyldesley, North West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,589 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 > 2.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.5%

Best places to invest in Tyldesley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1M294.3%5.5%£266 / 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.