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Property investment stats for Warrington, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Warrington.

Last updated: 11 May 2026

Investment summary

Warrington offers a balanced property market with a mix of affordability and solid demand, making it a notable option for investors who value stable fundamentals. The price-to-income ratio of 4.4 suggests that buying remains accessible for local earners, and the rent-to-income ratio of 19.9% indicates that rents are within reach for many tenants, supporting rental demand. The average rental yield of 5.6% is attractive, especially when compared to other towns in the region. Over the past three years, capital values have changed by 9.8%, translating to an annualised growth rate of 3.2%.

Liquidity is strong, with annual sales at 1,972 and properties spending a median of 35 days on the market. Achieved prices are close to asking, with a median difference of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), reflecting realistic pricing and consistent demand.

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Key investment stats for Warrington

Median price per sq ft

£262 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.0%

Sales in past year

1,972

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

Live property stats in Warrington

Live prices in Warrington, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£285,000

25% of properties below...

£195,000

75% of properties below...

£400,000

Most expensive property

£5,750,000

Live listings

1,006

Median days on market

35

Should you invest in Warrington?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields remain compelling, with the average at 5.6% and the top postcode district achieving 6.3%, which can boost cash flow for landlords.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.4 keeps entry costs reasonable for investors, supporting both buy-to-let and resale strategies.
  • Family and couple households are in the 64th and 63rd percentiles respectively, suggesting strong demand for larger properties such as 3-bedroom houses with a current median asking sale price of £295,000 and rent of £1,250.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -3.0%, highlighting the potential for short-term price fluctuations.
  • The private rented sector is only in the 38th percentile, which could mean more limited tenant demand compared to areas with a larger rental market.
  • The student and degree-educated population percentiles are mid-range, which may limit appeal for investors targeting the student or young professional segments.

Outlook

Warrington's fundamentals suggest ongoing stability for the next year, underpinned by accessible pricing and steady demand from families and couples. The annualised growth rate of 3.2% over three years shows that the area has delivered consistent returns, even if recent capital growth has changed by -3.0%.

Rental demand is likely to remain resilient, given the town's affordability and healthy rental yields. Liquidity is strong, with properties selling in a median of 35 days and a solid number of annual sales at 1,972. Investors should expect modest capital growth but can benefit from stable rental returns and reliable market activity.

Live properties in Warrington

Investment properties in Warrington, North West

2 bedroom flat for sale
53% below median price

£85,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Kingsway South, Warrington, Cheshir...

Properties needing refurbishment in Warrington, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
20% below median price

£150,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Charter Avenue, Warrington, WA5

Priced to sell properties in Warrington, North West
Priced to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 180 days

£130,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Station Road, Cantilever Gardens St...

Slow to sell properties in Warrington, North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 32%

£75,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Lavender Gardens, Warrington, Chesh...

Big price drop properties in Warrington, North West
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom terraced house for sale
High yield opportunity

£250,000 - Offers Over

5 bedroom terraced house for sale

Arpley Street, Warrington, WA1

HMO properties in Warrington, North West
HMO
6 bedroom detached house for sale
5,180 sq ft

£1,600,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Cann Lane South, Appleton, WA4

Properties with planning granted in Warrington, North West
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
53% below median price

£85,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Ashfield Gardens, Warrington, WA4

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Warrington, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
41% below median price

£80,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Evelyn Street, Warrington, WA5

Auction properties in Warrington, North West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £8,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.9%

Best places to invest in Warrington

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1WA26.3%5.1%£218 / sq ft
2WA15.8%3.8%£246 / sq ft
3WA55.4%4.1%£269 / sq ft
4WA35.3%4.5%£274 / sq ft
5WA44.7%3.0%£310 / 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.