Read our compelling reasons to invest in Widnes

Property Investment in
Widnes

Strong Rental Yields & Demand

Attractive Rental Yields & Rising Demand

Strong rental yields: Widnes offers competitive gross yields typically ranging from 5% to 6.5%, with some areas like Halton View and parts of Ditton even reaching around 7%.
Rental income examples:
- 2–3 bed homes rent between £950–£1,100 per month.
- A 2-bed average asking rent is £795, while 3-bed semis fetch about £960.
High demand and low supply: Lettings listings are struggling to keep up with enquiries, creating a landlord-favourable market with short void periods.

Regeneration Projects

Foundry Lane scheme: A £60 million development transforming a 20-acre brownfield site in Halebank into a new residential neighbourhood. Phase 1 includes 63 affordable two- and three-bedroom homes, with plans for over 300 homes in total.
Widnes Town Centre Regeneration Framework: Plans for areas like Kingsway Quarter and Albert Square propose commercial redevelopment and up to 130 residential units, revitalising central Widnes.
South Lane development: Prospect Homes received planning consent to build 99 homes (79 private sales and 20 affordable), boosting housing diversity and improving local vibrancy.

Location & Connectivity

Commuter-friendly: With easy access to the M62 motorway and rail stations like Widnes and Hough Green, Widnes offers smooth commutes to Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, and beyond.
This ease of commute appeals to young professionals, airport and hospital workers, and families—creating a robust and diverse tenant pool.
The town attracts those after better value than city neighbours, delivering larger homes with gardens without foregoing commuter convenience.

Affordability & Growth

Lower purchase prices:
- Average property prices hover around £207,000, with semis at £210,000 and terraces near £150,000. Zoopla reports 2.3% year-on-year growth across Halton borough.
Moderate but consistent growth: As of late 2024, average prices were about £262,000, showing about 0.7% annual increase. Forecasts point to continued appreciation thanks to regeneration and location advantages.
Affordable entry point: Investors can access properties at lower cost than Liverpool or Manchester, while still aiming for long-term capital gains and rental income.