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Property investment stats for Whitworth, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Whitworth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

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.

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Key investment stats for Whitworth

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 property stats in Whitworth

Live prices in Whitworth, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

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

Should you invest in Whitworth?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive, with an average of 5.9% and the top postcode district reaching 6.2%.
  • The median price per square foot is £209 per sq ft, which could appeal to investors seeking value in property acquisition.
  • Three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats have asking prices of £229,975 and £95,000 respectively, making entry costs comparatively low.

Risks

  • The area has a relatively high proportion of single occupier households, in the 83rd percentile, which may affect tenant stability and long-term lets.
  • The unemployment rate sits in the 23rd percentile, so while not especially high, it does merit monitoring for any shifts in local employment.
  • The market sees a median discount of £4,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers may have room to negotiate but also that sellers could be more flexible than in hotter markets.

Outlook

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.

Live properties in Whitworth

Investment properties in Whitworth, North West

4 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 140 days

£290,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Market Street, Whitworth

Slow to sell properties in Whitworth, North West
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 16%

£260,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Old Library, Market Street, Sha...

Big price drop properties in Whitworth, North West
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
29% below median price

£245,000

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Ainsdale Drive, Whitworth, Rochdale...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Whitworth, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
33% below median price

£105,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Market Street, Shawforth, Rochdale,...

Auction properties in Whitworth, North West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• 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%

Best places to invest in Whitworth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1OL126.2%6.5%£222 / 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.