How much does a house for sale cost in Baguley?

Whenever looking for a house for sale in the UK or in Baguley, it is vital you look at the market trends and house price fluctuations in the wider area of Greater Manchester too. House prices of houses for sale can change even among different streets very close to each other so, as a landlord, it would be a good idea to be familiar with the area of Baguley.

In this article, we will be looking at the city of Baguley in detail so you know how to navigate the area and have a better understanding on where to invest.

On average, what is the figure for the asking price of a house for sale in Baguley?

As you go ahead and make offers on a house for sale, it is sometimes best to know what other people are offering for the same type of house for sale so you know what to offer yourself to get a good deal. So you should know, the average asking price of Baguley is £254,150.

Even though the asking price is not what the eventual price the house is sold at, making a note of the averages for the city of Baguley is useful when negotiating and knowing what to expect for every type of house for sale.

In the city of Baguley, 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)	£181,100
Average asking price (3 bed)	£258,279
Average asking price (4 bed)	£425,825
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

The above table is perfect for understanding the distribution of properties in the area as well as looking at this data alongside the average asking price per square foot of £0. Telling you what type of house is most in demand relative to the price of the area.

This could be due to more people looking at particular types of houses for sale over others or even due to the fact that Baguley has a lack of supply of housing in certain categories.

In general, what do houses for sale sell for in Baguley?

In Baguley, the average sale price of a house for sale is in fact £186,789. This is dependent on the 10 year population growth of Baguley being 13%. Growing populations are more likely to inflate the prices of houses for sale in the city of Baguley.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£314,099
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£189,307
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£171,005
Aerage sold price (flat)	£122,876

The list below is able to inform you of what these prices are. Giving you an accurate estimate of whether a landlord is likely to accept your offer based on the prices of the houses for sale in Baguley.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£2,270
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£2,200
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£2,130

Evidently, certain types of houses for sale will have different types of demand and this will be reflected on the final price.

On average, the cost of a house for sale per square foot works out to be £2,270. This means if you are just looking out the houses sold in Baguley in general and didn’t take into consideration the type of build. For example, a new build.

Are there any important statistics about the population of Baguley?

In Baguley, how educated are people in general?

The number of people as a percentage who have been through university and gained a degree is 20%. The ability to buy a home is greatly influenced by the number of people who have degrees. £35,100 is the amount people in Baguley 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 Baguley, 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.

Do the people of Baguley get to enjoy green space?

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 Baguley, the city has 10.9 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 Baguley.

What salary does the community in Baguley take home?

While not always the case, the amount people earn can be associated with better schools in the area and perhaps a nicer environment to live in.

£35,100 is the average household income of the area. And the higher this figure is the more likely it is that there is a higher percentage of people with a social grade score in the A or B categories which is 13% for Baguley.

In Baguley, what is the crime rate?

For every one thousand people living in Baguley, no relevant data for this city 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 no relevant data for this city 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.

What is the social grade score of Baguley?

Most of the time, the social grade score of a city is what it takes to determine what the economic levels are like as this score refers to what type of jobs the people of the area generally work as. So, from highly skilled, managerial roles, to the manual labour workers of the UK, how does Baguley compare?

At the highest end of the scale (A) jobs that are managerial administrative or professional are all lumped into this category. On the other hand, there is the lowest grade (E) where workers who are on benefits, state pensions or work casual jobs fall into.

In Baguley, the percentage of people who work in the two highest skilled categories of this scale (A and B) is 13%.

So you can compare this data, here is the estimated grouping of the social grades of the UK for the general population. Adding the two highest categories of A and B and comparing this percentage to the high social grade score which combines A and B should give you a good comparison.

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

Have the people of Baguley grown in numbers?

In total, the number of people in Baguley is 30,902. This figure can be used to estimate the appreciation of the houses but it is also important you look at the population growth figure in order to make this more accurate.

Whether a large population benefits you as a landlord is dependent on what you want from a home. A large population is great if you have children who prefer the bustle of crowds in cities but there are also those who purposely want to buy somewhere rural.

You may also be able to find a balance of both where there are shops, restaurants and entertainment and also rural areas all within a short distance which may be the case ni Baguley, depending on where exactly you are.

How has Baguley changed in the past five years?

Five years provides enough time for a city to grow dramatically. It may be the case that the population grows or shrinks but the city of Baguley has changed by 5%. Read more here

It is also helpful to compare this data to a longer time period like 10 years like in the below subheading. If the population trend of growth or decline has been there for a longer period of time you’ll be able to tell if 5% is a recent change or not.
Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

In the last decade, what is the difference in population in Baguley?

13% has been the population growth change in the past 10 years.

Usually, this is more of a conservative figure compared to the five year change of a city.

Industrial changes can also be the reason for this shift but it could also be due to immigration or emigration. Bringing people in or out of the area.

The recent global pandemic has also shifted the number of people living in cities as people realise they can now work remotely. It may be that the people of a Baguley have seen a more desirable way of working, moving to make themselves more comfortable in their careers.

For example, the population of the South west of England has seen a massive increase in population because workers want to move there to benefit from the slightly better weather, lower house prices and also the rural area. Nonetheless, they can also benefit from travelling to the capital city of the UK, London.

Baguley in the county of Greater Manchester is notable for its specific demographics and has individual characteristics.

For localised cities and the bigger areas of the UK there are wide variations in the demographics that shape an area so the same is also true for the wider region Baguley is located in; North West.

Below, these demographics are talked about in headings that explain how the city has grown, what the education levels are like in Baguley, what the social grade score of the city is like and if the green space matches the recommended levels people living in the UK should have.

Is the city of Baguley deprived?

Most of the time, high deprivation levels signal that people cannot afford to sustain their living expenses. In Baguley, currently, 33% people fall into this category.

Measuring this statistic against the nationwide average of 33% should give you a pretty good idea of where the city lies in the scale of poverty in the area.

Always consider average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Baguley

In Baguley, how has the number of houses changed?

The growth of an area like Baguley can be a great indicator of a thriving city and the influx of new people can drive demand for housing and help appreciate the value of your house after you buy it.

Paying attention to the table below tells you how the number of houses has changed over time at one year, three year and five year intervals.

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Baguley growth rate	9%	37%	49%

Despite the number of houses being built rising, this may not indicate that the housing price of the houses for sale is going up. It could be the case that there are a lot of new builds in the area which are causing the supply of the houses for sale to match demand and this could cause a decline in house price as time goes on.

Make sure you do your own research specific to the city of Baguley if you want to find out the exact reasons for the housing change.

If you’re buying a house for investment rather than for the reason to live in the house over time and use the house as a place to stay in the long term, there is a need to look at the rental yield figure to see if the house for sale you are considering to buy is a good investment or not.

This figure is usually looked at by investors as well as the rental income of the area, the sale turnover and the rent turnover.

The table below represents this data and compares Baguley to Greater Manchester and the broader suburb of the UK; North West.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Baguley	5.3%	£1,127	140%	22.0%
Greater Manchester	4.70%	£930	128.44%	21.10%
North West	4.36%	£808	120.36%	20.19%

Let’s assume you want to sell the house you’re looking to buy in Baguley for profit in the future, in this case, looking at the data for the number of houses sold per month in Baguley would give you an idea of whether the area is actively getting new investors. This figure is 18.

It is vital you be careful with this figure however as the data can suggest something that isn’t true in Baguley. To give an example, a lot of people buying new houses could also indicate there are a lot of new first time buyers in the area which would in fact drive down the rental yield.

The more people there are interested in renting, rather than buying, the more likely that area of the UK has high rental yields and hence investors like these areas to invest in to create a large amount of cash flow.

Professional advice for houses for sale in Baguley

Choosing the perfect house for sale for you might be challenging in today’s market due to the abundance of available houses.
You may wonder who can guide you through the process of selecting a house that is for sale.
There are several experts that provide guidance and support to potential buyers and the procedure can be drawn out, particularly when dealing with houses for sale.

Here is a list of who to contact to get assistance when purchasing a house for sale:

• Banks – The ones that can lend you the money you need for the house for sale
• Insurance companies – Companies that give you access to various insurances specific to the house for sale you are considering to buy
• Solicitor – The individual or business responsible for handling the legal tasks required to purchase a home that is for sale.
• Civil engineer – Provides you with an appraisal of the house up for sale that you want to purchase.
• Mortgage advisor – Professional advisors that will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals according to your finances
• EPC specialist – Getting professional advice on the energy performance of the house for sale is crucial, especially nowadays.

A house for sale that is right for you

When browsing houses for sale in Baguley you should think about lots of different criteria:

• House for sale affordability – visit the dedicated page of the UK government to understand (see what you can afford)

• Location of the house for sale – the region and town you are considering to live in are crucial factors to consider before looking for houses for sale. In this article, we define lots of demographic factors that should help you make a decision.

• House for sale transport links – even if working from home is becoming more and more predominant, we suggest you check the transport links the house for sale has.

• Number of bedrooms in the house for sale – are you looking for houses for sale for the whole family or are you single? Always think about how many bedrooms you need and if that number might change in the future

• energy performance of the house for sale – What is the EPC of the house for sale? Today more than ever, is important that you check the EPC rating of the real estate assets available for sale on the market.

• Internet speed in the area of the house for sale – is important to remember that internet speed is a consequence of two factors: your plan and the infrastructure available in the area. Always check these parameters before looking for houses for sale

• Does the house for sale have parking – if yes, is it on-street or is the house for sale equipped with a garage?

• Houses for sale in conservation areas – always check the National Heritage list. If a house for sale is part of this list it means that it might be impossible for you to make changes to the property’s internal and external structure.

• 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.

Are you considering other cities with houses for sale?

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

• St-Bees in North West
• Allerton in North West
• Merseyside in North West
• Biggar in North West
• Buxworth in North West

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