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Property investment stats for Whitefield, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Whitefield.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Whitefield sits comfortably as a family-oriented suburb with a solid mix of owner-occupied and social rented housing. The area has seen a steady uptick in prices, with capital growth over the past three years at 14.0% and annualised growth at 4.5%, which suggests a dependable trajectory rather than any sudden spikes. Liquidity is healthy, with 238 transactions and properties spending a typical 51 days on the market. Affordability looks reasonable, with the price-to-income ratio at 5.1 and rent-to-income at 23.8%, making Whitefield accessible for both buyers and renters.

Rental yields are strong at 5.1%, and the top postcode district reflects the same figure, indicating consistency across the area. Achieved prices are matching asking prices, shown by the £0 (the typical achieved discount), so sellers are getting what they expect without much haggling.

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Key investment stats for Whitefield

Median price per sq ft

£275 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.1%

Capital growth (1y)

1.7%

Sales in past year

238

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

Live property stats in Whitefield

Live prices in Whitefield, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£280,000

25% of properties below...

£215,000

75% of properties below...

£449,975

Most expensive property

£2,150,000

Live listings

103

Median days on market

51

Should you invest in Whitefield?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are robust, with the average standing at 5.1%, which is mirrored in the top postcode district.
  • Families make up a high proportion of the local population, sitting in the 76th percentile, which supports demand for larger homes.
  • Properties are selling at asking price, as the £0 (the typical achieved discount) suggests, so there is little pressure to discount.

Risks

  • The student and young professional populations are not especially high, which might limit demand for smaller flats or HMOs.
  • The private rental sector is in the 36th percentile, so rental demand growth may not be as strong as in more transient areas.
  • Social rented housing is relatively high in the 64th percentile, which may influence the mix of tenants and property values.

Outlook

With steady capital growth over the past year at 1.7%, Whitefield continues to offer a dependable environment for investors. The area’s mix of affordability, solid rental yields and consistent sales activity should help underpin demand, particularly among families and established professionals.

Properties are not lingering on the market, and the lack of a discount between asking and achieved prices suggests confidence among both buyers and sellers. While growth is unlikely to be explosive, the fundamentals point to ongoing stability and mild upward momentum over the next 12 months. Investors should expect a market that rewards patience and a focus on quality family housing.

Live properties in Whitefield

Investment properties in Whitefield, North West

3 bedroom flat for sale
19% below median price

£215,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom flat for sale

Pinfold Court, Whitefield, M45

Properties needing refurbishment in Whitefield, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom house for sale
13% below median price

£260,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom house for sale

Derwent Avenue, Whitefield, Manches...

Priced to sell properties in Whitefield, North West
Priced to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 178 days

£230,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Higher Lane, Whitefield, M45

Slow to sell properties in Whitefield, North West
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
23% below median price

£227,500

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Oxbow Way, Whitefield, M45

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Whitefield, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
7% below median price

£150,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Conisborough Place, Whitefield, Man...

Auction properties in Whitefield, 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 > £3,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.0%

Best places to invest in Whitefield

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1M455.1%3.8%£271 / 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.