A complete guide to property investment in Uppermill.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Uppermill stands out for its strong owner-occupier presence, with the proportion of households owning their homes in the 92nd percentile nationally. The local housing market sees brisk activity, with properties typically spending 32 days on the market and annual transactions at 181. Prices are relatively accessible compared to national averages, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.7 and a median price per square foot of £320 per sq ft. The area has seen steady growth, with capital values changing by 1.2% in the past year and by 12.9% over three years, translating to an annualised rate of 4.1%.
Rental yields are modest at 3.3%, with the top-performing postcode district offering yields of 7.0%. The rental market is less prominent, with private renting in the 12th percentile, reflecting the dominance of owner-occupation.
Median price per sq ft
£320 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.3%
Capital growth (1y)
1.2%
Sales in past year
181
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Uppermill, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£565,000
25% of properties below...
£300,000
75% of properties below...
£749,950
Most expensive property
£2,500,000
Live listings
125
Median days on market
32
Uppermill’s outlook is shaped by its stability and mature demographic profile. The area’s strong owner-occupier base and relatively short marketing periods suggest continued resilience in sales activity. Capital growth has been steady, with values changing by 1.2% over the past year and by 12.9% over three years, which may appeal to investors seeking gradual appreciation rather than rapid gains.
While rental yields are not especially high, the market’s low vacancy risk and the presence of a top-performing postcode district for yield provide some reassurance for buy-to-let investors. Affordability remains reasonable, with both price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios at manageable levels for the region. Investors should expect a market that prioritises stability and slow, consistent growth rather than dramatic returns.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Uppermill, North West
£599,950
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Bowler Way, Greenfield, Saddleworth
£1,550,000 - Offers in Region of
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Beech Lane, Grasscroft, Saddleworth...
£1,150,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Burnedge Lane, Grasscroft, Saddlewo...
£240,000
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, Saddl...
Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.
• Median discount: £4,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £11,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.9%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.0%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.4%
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.