A complete guide to property investment in Whitworth.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Whitworth is a market that has seen robust growth over the past few years, with the capital growth over three years standing at 33.0% and an annualised figure of 10.0%. The area sits in the middle range for both owner-occupied and private rented housing, suggesting a balanced local market. Affordability is a notable strength, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.0, which is well within reach for many buyers. Rents are also relatively modest, with a rent-to-income ratio of 23.6%, supporting stable demand from local tenants.
Median price per sq ft
£209 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.9%
Capital growth (1y)
2.8%
Sales in past year
115
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Whitworth, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£237,475
25% of properties below...
£175,000
75% of properties below...
£317,500
Most expensive property
£800,000
Live listings
66
Median days on market
68
Looking ahead, Whitworth’s property market seems set for steady progress. The past year's capital growth of 2.8% indicates ongoing demand, while liquidity remains reasonable with properties taking a median of 68 days to sell and annual sales at 115.
Affordability for both buyers and renters is likely to underpin continued interest from both owner-occupiers and investors. Given the solid rental yields and the accessible price points, the fundamentals remain supportive even if the pace of growth moderates. Investors should expect a stable environment rather than dramatic gains, but the risk profile appears manageable for those seeking income and gradual appreciation.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Whitworth, North West
£290,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
Market Street, Whitworth
£260,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
The Old Library, Market Street, Sha...
£245,000
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Ainsdale Drive, Whitworth, Rochdale...
£105,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Market Street, Shawforth, Rochdale,...
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• Median discount: £4,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 2.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.6%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.1%
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.