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All you need to know – houses for sale in Blundellsands

by | Nov 15, 2022

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Blundellsands can be a tough place to find accurate information like any city in the UK. Read on to learn about which data to stay on top of when looking at house for sale in Blundellsands.

On top of this, keep reading for detailed information on the demographics of Blundellsands in Merseyside. This is crucial in finding houses for sale in the UK, that are worth investing in for the long term too.

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

Most of the time, high deprivation levels signal that people cannot afford to sustain their living expenses. In Blundellsands, currently, £0 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 and how much you can charge for rent in your ast (assured tenancy shorthold).

In Blundellsands, how has the number of houses changed?

Before committing to Blundellsands to make a housing investment, an investor should always ask the question, what is the growth like in the area?

So take a look below at the growth patterns of the previous years displaying the percentage of new houses being built. This will help you understand how the number of houses for sale will evolve in the future.

1 year 3 years 5 years
Blundellsands growth rate -3% 11% 23%

Whether housing growth actually changes the price of a house depends on if the city in question is outstripping demand with the supply of new housing. You’d have to do some more research on what rate Blundellsands is building housing to find your answer.

Invest in houses for sale in Blundellsands with the right professional advice

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

Thinking of a different city and perhaps a different location?

We have prepared a list of cities that are entirely dissimilar to the region of North West, perfect if you are looking for somewhere similar to Blundellsands but want to relocate to a different region entirely. You should then be able to evaluate the different houses for sale listed in the region:

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

What is the final sale price of a house in Blundellsands?

There are a lot of factors that impact the final sale price a house for sale sells for in the UK and in Blundellsands. In Blundellsands, this sale price works out to be £237,266. As an example, a factor like population growth over the last 10 years which works out to be 1% in Blundellsands and impacts house prices of the houses for sale.

Housing category Total final sale price
Average sold price (detached) £423,595
Average sold price (semi-detached) £236,414
Average sold price (terraced) £168,564
Average sold price (flat) £148,143

Above, the exact type of house is also shown to vary in price in a table in Blundellsands. 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 £2,100
Average sold price/sqft (new build) £2,670
Average sold price/sqft (old stock) £1,980

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 Blundellsands which is £2,100. 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.

What are the demographics like in the city of Blundellsands?

What’s the crime rate in Blundellsands?

Within Blundellsands, the number of people committing crimes is 7400% per 1000 people. This figure directly relates to the safety of residents in the area which is one of the biggest factors in whether an area is considered desirable or not.

As a result, someone looking to buy a house here hoping for it to appreciate in value or buying a house here to produce rental income should check out the crime rate and compare it carefully to the UK average of 79.52 for every 1000 people to see how safe people living there will be.

If the area’s crime rate is too high, this may result in you having to pay for the renovation of burglaries or pay a premium on home insurance as insurance companies will charge you more for living in a dangerous area. So analyse this 7400% figure carefully.

Located in Merseyside is the city of Blundellsands, in a large part of the UK; North West. Before you look for houses for sale in this area, it is a reasonable question to ask what the people who live there are like.

Below, the population of Blundellsands has been dissected in terms of if the population is educated, what the crime rates are like and much more. All important factors to consider before making a house purchase among the offer of the houses for sale.

The knowledge below is based on a lot of different variables relevant to the city of Blundellsands which impacts the profitability of making an investment here or how desirable buying a house to live in is if you want to live on a permanent basis.

How much do people in Blundellsands earn?

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.

£43,300.00 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 28% for Blundellsands.

Are the deprivation levels of the UK any different to Blundellsands?

Deprivation of a city is defined as the number of people who are considered to not be earning enough to sustain their lifestyle. The UK average of deprivation nationwide is 33% so comparing the figure of £0 for Blundellsands should give you a nice idea of the deprivation in the area.

In the city of Blundellsands, is there a lot of green space?

Providing the right amount of green space for people in the UK is a difficult subject because there are clear benefits for human health but at the same time, it is hard to make sure all areas of the UK can get enough greenery. This is a result of land being already in use in cities where most people live.

In Blundellsands, 21 is the amount of acres of outdoor space there is for every 1000 people. Charities such as ‘Fields in Trust’ recommend there to be at least 6 acres. This should allow you to conclude whether this green space is sufficient for you if you are interested in buying in Blundellsands.

What does the population of Blundellsands look like?

Population growth in Blundellsands is important to know if there is housing demand and the total population may also be looked at as large populations commonly have a lot of buyer demand.

In Blundellsands, 30236 people live in the city as their main place of residence.

It is important to note that it is not the case that everyone likes a large population to live in. People who tend to prefer a more relaxed life are more likely to buy or rent somewhere to live that has a small population and perhaps also wouldn’t mind if the population isn’t growing.

Other people also like to have a mix of both. Where they can visit rural areas and also benefit from the amenities of a busy city.

In Blundellsands in the previous five years, have population numbers transformed?

Five years may seem like a long time but it is rare for a city to grow that much unless there is dramatic population growth. In Blundellsands, this change has been 1%. Read more here

Someone who wishes to find out how this change has occurred over a longer period of time may also wish to read the headings below and see if the change has continued throughout the past decade too. Or if the change is only true for the more recent figure for five years of 1%. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

Over the last decade, how has the population differed in Blundellsands?

Populations change all the time but if there is a clear change in population in the last ten years this is even more reliable data about the population of the area as opposed to five. This adjustment in population works out to be 1% in Blundellsands.

What this statistic is like in comparison to the population change in five years should provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what direction the population is heading in.

In recent years because of the pandemic, it is common to see dramatic differences in the population change in the last five years when comparing it to ten as people realise they can work from home but still keep the current jobs they have.

This means they can move to cities they wouldn’t have considered otherwise and be location-independent of their source of income. Perhaps making a longer commute into the office every week for example.

What’s a social grade score and how does it relate to Blundellsands?

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 Blundellsands 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 Blundellsands, the percentage of people who work in the two highest skilled categories of this scale (A and B) is 28%.

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

Is the education level of Blundellsands important when buying a house?

In the city of Blundellsands, 30% people have a degree from a university. The higher this proportion is, in general, the more likely it is that the population is able to buy a house.

Interestingly, as people who have degrees go up, the average income of the area goes up too. You can see if there is a correlation, the average household income in the UK is price34,000 and the average income in Blundellsands is £43,300.00.

This should correspond with the average percentage of people in the UK who have degrees at 22.6%.

A house for sale appropriate to your needs

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

  • 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.

What are the asking prices for the houses for sale in the city of Blundellsands?

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 Blundellsands is £301,765.

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 Blundellsands is useful when negotiating and knowing what to expect for every type of house for sale.

Table showing the asking prices for houses for sale in Blundellsands

Average asking price (1 bed) no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed) £182,750
Average asking price (3 bed) £275,843
Average asking price (4 bed) £410,690
Average asking price (5 bed) no relevant data for this city

The tables should give you a generic view of what the prices of the houses for sale are like. To close things off, the average asking price for the house for sale in the whole of Blundellsands is £0. This should show you the general prices overall and for individual types of houses too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do properties in Blundellsands have the potential for renovation?

Blundellsands is likely to be a great place for revamping property if there is a lot of greenlit planning permission. The are 14 each month, attaining a success rate of 95% and a total population of 30236. You can find out if this is above or below similar areas in the UK by comparing it to a nearby place

What’s the number of property sales each month in Blundellsands?

The city of Blundellsands sees around 18 property transactions every month, while the nationwide figure for the whole of the United Kingdom stands at roughly 1.1 million property sales.

What’s the annual population shift in a city such as Blundellsands?

To assess the shifts in Blundellsands’s population over time, analyse how the population has altered. Look at the ten year change of population of 1%, alongside the five-year change of 1%.

What are the asking rates for houses for sale in the surrounding area of Blundellsands?

Currently, the mean asking price of a house in Blundellsands is £0, calculated using the average value per square foot

Is a house for sale in Blundellsands an expensive choice?

Calculate if a property is on the pricier side by matching a listed house for sale against the mean selling prices. In Blundellsands, this value is £237,266, compared to the UK’s average of £286,500.

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Donnell Bailey

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Donnell is a property expert focusing on the property market, he looks at a combination of legislation, information from property managers, letting agents and market trends to produce information to help landlords.

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