A complete guide to property investment in Ulverston.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Ulverston offers a blend of steady property values and a market that moves at a reasonable pace, with homes typically spending 45 days on the market. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.0 keeps affordability within reach for many local buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 19.7% means tenants are not overly stretched. Investors will note the average rental yield of 3.8%, which is solid if not spectacular, and a three-year capital growth of 16.1% that points to resilience despite a recent one-year change of -4.2%.
Median price per sq ft
£263 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.8%
Capital growth (1y)
-4.2%
Sales in past year
178
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Ulverston, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£282,500
25% of properties below...
£195,000
75% of properties below...
£421,249
Most expensive property
£1,400,000
Live listings
132
Median days on market
45
Ulverston’s property market looks set to remain stable, with affordability metrics like the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios suggesting that both buyers and renters are not under excessive pressure. While the recent one-year capital growth of -4.2% may give some investors pause, the three-year annualised growth of 5.1% offers reassurance for those willing to take a longer view.
Rental yields, especially in the top-performing postcode district at 4.5%, will likely continue to attract buy-to-let investors seeking steady returns. The area’s older demographic — reflected by the high proportion of residents aged 60 and over — could mean ongoing demand for downsizer properties or retirement lets. Investors should expect a market that rewards patience and careful selection rather than chasing quick wins.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Ulverston, North West
£115,000
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
The Ellers, Ulverston, Cumbria
£190,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Hill Fall, Ulverston
£180,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Fountain Street, Ulverston
£195,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Fountain Street, Ulverston
£275,000
5 bedroom terraced house for sale
Lightburn Avenue, Ulverston, Cumbri...
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 2.2%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.3%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.9%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.