Ackton – What to look for in houses for sale?

Ackton might be an interesting area to invest in when looking for a house for sale in the UK as it is a unique area in the county of West Yorkshire.
Before looking for a house for sale in the city of Ackton we strongly suggest landlords and real estate investors to research in detail and consider all involved factors. Indeed, house prices can change quite a bit depending on the square foot of the property, the number of rooms, the economic climate, the location of the house and more.

In this data heavy article the reader will be able to find out more on the topic and see the specific data to consider when evaluating different houses for sale in Ackton.

In Ackton, what do houses for sale tend to sell for?

There are a lot of factors that impact the final sale price a house for sale sells for in the UK and in Ackton. In Ackton, this sale price works out to be £161,240. As an example, a factor like population growth over the last 10 years which works out to be 8% in Ackton and impacts house prices of the houses for sale.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Average sold price (detached)	£252,217
Average sold price (semi-detached)	£162,773
Average sold price (terraced)	£115,741
Average sold price (flat)	£71,639

Above, the exact type of house is also shown to vary in price in a table in Ackton. You may think that the bigger the house is the more expensive, but actually, this table is more based on the demand for the properties in each category.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Average sold price/sqft	£1,670
Average sold price/sqft (new build)	£1,700
Average sold price/sqft (old stock)	£1,590

In addition, here is the price per square foot. By taking this data and doing an average, it is also possible to work out the average square foot of houses in Ackton which is £1,670. From here you can get a sense of the price of the overall housing market and therefore, also find out the prices of the houses for sale.

Are there any important statistics about the population of Ackton?

In Ackton, how has the population changed?

The city of Ackton has a total population of 20,215. Large population sizes can be good to show there is a high demand for people to buy houses in the area but a better indication is if the population of Ackton is growing.

A small population city can also have high prices of houses for sale, because, if there is a growing population, and demand is still high, this could mean the house prices are pushed up.

Either way, a population must also be looked at in terms of the appreciation of the area as well as the rental yields and if the area really meets your needs.

The five year population change of Ackton

Over time, in the last five years, the population of the city of Ackton has changed by 5%. This figure can tell you a lot because a growing population indicates a house is likely to appreciate. Read more here

In addition, looking at the 10 year figure for population growth in the below paragraphs can give you further evidence as to what the change in population has been for a longer period of time. As a result, you’ll know if this 5% population change is something that has been there for a while or if it is a new trend. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

What is the difference in population over the last 10 years in Ackton?

In the last 10 years, there has been a shift in the population of 8%.

Comparing this to the 5 year figure of Ackton can tell you if there is a long history of population growth or decline, if there are population fluctuations or if the trend is stable.

New industries opening up in the area, the addition of new jobs and also international and national migration might all be reasons for changes in population size. Resulting in people moving in or leaving an area.

A good example of a quick change in population was in Stratford, London in 2012. Here, there was an increase in government spending in the area because of the Olympics which resulted in massive population growth.

In the city of Ackton, how much green space remains for residents?

In the UK, there are a range of cities which have a lot of green space. In some cases, green space can get as high as 49% of outdoor land like in the city of Edinburgh. When specifically talking about Ackton, the city has 26.4 per 1000 residents.

This can be compared to an average of 1.7 acres of green space per 1000 residents which is the UK’s national average. It is up to you to decide how much you’ll let the amount of green space impact your buying decision in Ackton.

In Ackton, what are the deprivation levels like?

The number of people who are deprived can have an impact on the perception of your house in the general marketplace. Additionally, if you are looking for a house to live in for the long term, you can start to picture what your neighbours and the people in your area live like financially.

If the proportion of deprivation of Ackton is 31% and in general for the UK this figure is somewhere around 33%, you can see if this figure is something you are happy with as you search for a house to buy.

What’s the crime rate in Ackton?

For every one thousand people living in Ackton, 110 commits crimes and are prosecuted. Coming to a conclusion as to whether all the other factors of your house purchase like the house price justify this figure when contrasting it with the UK average of 79.52 is something you should do as a homeowner.

It could be that the crime rate is higher than you expected but there it is worth the population growth, appreciation of the house and worth the relative price you are purchasing the house for.

Nonetheless, the crime rate of 110 is not a statistic that should just be ignored as you could have to pay more for things like home insurance and install additional security on your house if the rate is particularly high.

Either way, burglaries are not something you would want to encounter in a house. Whether that be a house you are living in or a house you are renting out to tenants.

For the city of Ackton, what is the education level?

The number of people as a percentage who have been through university and gained a degree is 19%. The ability to buy a home is greatly influenced by the number of people who have degrees. £39,000 is the amount people in Ackton are earning.

As you can tell, this figure along with the number of people who have degrees roughly correlate. For reference, the percentage of people who have degrees in the UK is 22.6% and the average household income is.

As a general rule, the bigger the difference between this 22.6% figure and the percentage of people with a degree in Ackton, the bigger the difference in the ability to earn and hence buy a house. A higher number of degrees will increase the potential for people to earn and hence the buying power of the population. This will also push up the price of houses in the area.

Nonetheless, making accurate estimates for the appreciation of homes must be done with other pieces of data in mind such as the rental yields or perhaps the crime rate of the area to name some examples.

What is the city of Ackton’s social grade score?

In the city of Ackton and throughout the UK, the social grade score is assessed by observing what type of jobs people have and then grouping this into a grading system.

In general, the people at the top of the scale (the A category) have the highest paid, most skilled jobs and this is just 4% of the general UK population. On the lower end of the scale, people who are on benefits, state pensions and also manual workers all are grouped into this category that represents the most unskilled.

When trying to determine if the area of Ackton has an abundance of highly skilled workers, the top two categories are grouped together and given a percentage. This percentage is 17%.

Below, you can see how this compares to the National average as the average for the top two categories nationwide is 27% (Adding together the A and B categories)

Social Score	Category	The proportion of the UK population (%)
A	Professional, managerial or administrative	4
B	Intermediate managerial or professional jobs	23
C1	Supervisory, junior managerial or professional jobs	29
C2	Skilled manual workers	21
D	Semi and unskilled manual workers	15
E	State pensioners, casual & lowest grade workers	8

How much do people in Ackton earn?

Typically, as people earn more money, the more they are able to afford and the better house prices in the area because demand goes up. You could also infer that the amenities such as schools, parks and public areas are generally of high quality as a result.

For these reasons, it could be argued that areas where people earn more money are generally nicer arrears to live in which also attracts more people as a result and further drives up house prices in the area.

To see if this phenomenon occurs in Ackton. Compare the area’s average household income of £39,000 to the average household income in the UK at price34,000. Adding to this, compare it with the figure for the highest social grade score too at 17% for more conclusive data on the affluence of the area.

Ackton within West Yorkshire is notable for the type of people that live there. The statistics below show how this is the case.

As you read on, Ackton will be looked at by comparing it to the local region, as well as comparing it to the wider region too (North East). From what the population of the city is to how it’s growing as well as factors like the overall crime rate.

This data is impacted by the history of the area and what kind of industry there is around. All of which also impact house prices which is crucial for you to understand as you look at houses for sale in Ackton.

In Ackton, what is the asking price in general for a house for sale?

In the city of Ackton, what is the average asking price for the houses for sale?

Average asking price (1 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed)	£140,400
Average asking price (3 bed)	£196,998
Average asking price (4 bed)	£363,000
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

Based on this table, hopefully, you will be able to tell what type of house for sale is the most suitable for your budget. You can also consider the average asking price per square foot (£0) for houses for sale with this table to get a good idea as to whether Ackton is the right area to buy a house in for you.

On average, in Ackton, the asking price for a house for sale in the area is £192,797.

The below table puts this figure into perspective as you can see the various average sale prices of the different type of houses for sale in Ackton. From a 1 bedroom house up to a 5 bedroom house.

As you can imagine, as the price goes up, the size of a room also goes up and in general, the larger a house is, the more you can expect the sale price to be as well.

What’s the rental yield in general for the city of Ackton?

You may have heard of rental yield as being important for investors who wish to make a sizable profit on their rental properties. If this sounds like you and you’re looking to invest in a house currently for sale and collect rental income in Ackton this statistic is what you were looking for.

Data should also be compared to the broader region of the UK (North East) alongside West Yorkshire then looked at with other statistics like the area’s rent and the turnover of sale of the houses in question. It could be that an investor prefers to make a profit on the sale of a house rather than the rental income and optimal properties for this investment varies throughout Ackton.

This decision is made differently depending on the investor’s tolerance for risk, investing strategy, the location they’re investing in and their overall goal for buying a house currently listed for sale.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Ackton	4.5%	£716	no relevant data for this city	28.0%
West Yorkshire	4.55%	£778	125.25%	21.88%
North East	4.67%	£757	123.96%	19.25%

As you observe table above, it could be valuable to contrast these figures with other pieces of data relevant to the process of buying like the crime rate or the appreciation of houses for sale in Ackton.

As you can tell, the best conclusions are drawn when the buyer of a house for sale looks at all the data involved holistically and doesn’t make quick decisions based on one or two pieces of data. As an example, comparing the data with the number of property sold per month (22) will be useful.

In Ackton, how has the number of houses changed?

Whenever you are thinking about looking for houses for sale in Ackton, think about how the city is growing and how this may impact the overall growth of the area.

Comparing the growth at different time periods would be a great way to assess whether the growth has slowed down, remained the same or perhaps stagnated over the years.

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Ackton growth rate	-8%	-3%	1%

As the population of Ackton grows, this may also push up the price of the houses for sale. More people would be looking to buy homes and permanently live in the area. This demand helps a home appreciate. However, this isn’t always true because some cities build a lot of houses too to match the supply.

Get professional help on the houses for sale in Ackton

Who should you talk to while going through the process of making an offer on a house for sale?
Several experts specialise in giving advice to property investors or to first time potential buyers.

Since the process of finding the right house for sale can take months, you have all the time to consult with the experts you might need.

Find here a list of those you should contact to get professional guidance and assistance when purchasing a house for sale:

• Lender – This practitioner can lend you money to finalise a house purchase
• Insurer – Insuring companies will provide you with the insurance policy you need to protect the house for sale you want to buy
• Legal representative – This professional is usually there to handle all the legal tasks associated with purchasing a home for sale.
• Surveyor – Carries out and independent valuation on the house for sale based on its conditions. It is very useful to understand the correct price before making an offer
• Mortgage specialist – Mortgage advisors works on commissions. They will get a cut from the bank and will guide you with offering the best deals given your financial situation
• Energy assessor – We strongly suggest you to invest in a professional assessment of the Energy Performance of the house for sale you want to purchase

Invest in a house for sale that meets your demands

Find here below a list of criteria that we suggest you consider before looking for houses for sale in Ackton

• affordability – the UK gov website comes in helpful when you want to understand (see what house for sale you can afford)

• Geographic Location – the county and region across the UK you are considering to invest in are crucial factors to consider when browsing houses for sale.

• Transport network of the house for sale – Hopefully, the pandemic stays in the past. Therefore, working from home may become less predominant than a couple of years ago. Check the commuting time of the house for sale you are considering buying.

• Bedrooms in the house for sale – are you looking for houses for sale for yourself, for a couple or for the whole family? This condition will narrow down the number of houses for sale relevant to buy.

• EPC of the house for sale – today more than ever, the energy performance of the properties for sale on the market should be one of the first things you check.

• Broadband speed – having a good internet connection is crucial nowadays. Always check the available subscriptions available for the areas of the house for sale you want to purchase

• Are you a car owner? – if yes, you will have to check for parking availability of the house for sale. Does it come with a garage included in the price?

• Conservation areas – when browsing for houses for sale, we suggest you take a look at the National Heritage list. When a house for sale is included it means that it is not possible for the future homeowner to make changes to the property, both inside and outside.

• Houses for sale Conditions – some properties, like new builds, need no repairs or works; other houses listed for sale may need some investment to restore them and some others may need a complete renovation. Someone looking for houses for sale should always think about how much time and money they are willing to invest to complete the needed repairs.

Other cities you can consider looking for with houses for sale

We have prepared a list of cities in North East, the same UK region of Ackton that can help you evaluate the different houses for sale listed in the region:

• York in North East
• Crathorne in North East
• Station-Town in North East
• Bilton in North East
• Longbenton in North East

Alternatively, you can visit our webpage dedicated to houses for sale in the UK, houses for sale in the UK.