A guide on houses for sale in Disley

Disley 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 Cheshire.
Before looking for a house for sale in the city of Disley 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 Disley.

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

When investors make offers for houses for sale in Disley, the average price asked by the homeowners works out to be £416,496.

In the table below, for all the different sizes of houses in the area, the average asking prices have been displayed. This tells you what kind of house is more or less expensive and sought after despite houses with fewer bedrooms being overall less expensive anyway.

Any house that looks like it is overpriced for the number of bedrooms it has in Disley is typically not overpriced. It is just the case that that type of housing has a higher demand, therefore, people are willing to pay more.

Average asking prices for houses for sale in Disley

Average asking price (1 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed)	£309,196
Average asking price (3 bed)	£366,424
Average asking price (4 bed)	£598,649
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 £4,050. 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 Disley has a lack of supply of housing in certain categories.

In Disley, what are the rental yields?

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 Disley to Cheshire and the broader suburb of the UK; North West.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Disley	3.5%	£1,226	no relevant data for this city	16.0%
Cheshire	3.58%	£943	128.55%	20.11%
North West	4.36%	£808	120.36%	20.19%

Let’s assume you want to sell the house you’re looking to buy in Disley for profit in the future, in this case, looking at the data for the number of houses sold per month in Disley would give you an idea of whether the area is actively getting new investors. This figure is 17.

It is vital you be careful with this figure however as the data can suggest something that isn’t true in Disley. 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.

In Disley, how has the number of houses changed?

Before making an investment and move forward with buying a house for sale, another important set of data an investor should analyse is the growth trends of the area in question.

Below are the forecasted growth rates for the city of Disley at 1 year, 3 year and 5 year intervals:

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Disley growth rate	5%	20%	30%

Examine this figure carefully as the addition of a lot of new houses to meet demand could mean that house price of the houses for sale in Disley gradually reduces with an increase in the housing supply. This could be a good indicator to understand if your house will appreciate or not. Too many houses and too much supply could drive down the prices of homes or stagnate them. So be sure to check out what is exactly happening in Disley.

Are there any important statistics about the population of Disley?

In the city of Disley, has the population grown or shrunk?

Population growth in Disley 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 Disley, 19,049 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 Disley 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 Disley, this change has been 3%. 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 3%. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

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

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 5% in Disley.

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.

In Disley, what is the social grade score?

In the city of Disley 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 Disley has an abundance of highly skilled workers, the top two categories are grouped together and given a percentage. This percentage is 38%.

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

Is there sufficient green space in Disley?

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 Disley, the city has 16.5 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 Disley.

Disley within Cheshire is notable for the type of people that live there. The statistics below show how this is the case.

As you read on, Disley will be looked at by comparing it to the local region, as well as comparing it to the wider region too (North West). 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 Disley.

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

Deprivation levels refer to the ability of the population of the city to earn enough to keep their lifestyle going. Nationwide, it is thought that the number of people at this level or not being able to meet the costs of living is around 33%. In comparison, the deprivation level of Disley is 14%.

What is the education level like in Disley?

In the city of Disley, 38% 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 Disley is £47,900.

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

What’s crime like in Disley?

The crime rate of Disley must be looked at sceptically. The reason for this is that the crime rate can vary within a city greatly and the type of crime committed can also vary too.

For example, the area has a crime rate of 42, but another city may have a higher crime rate but not be deemed as dangerous due to lower level crime or minor offences being committed.

Either way, high crime rates are never a good sign so consider the rate against the UK average of 79.52 for every 1000 people as a benchmark.

Lower rates could mean things like home insurance is cheaper and you have to install fewer security measures throughout your house. Saving you money in the long run. So the statistic of crime rate (42) is both useful and is recommended to be compared to the average.

Are the people in Disley earning a lot?

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 Disley. Compare the area’s average household income of £47,900 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 38% for more conclusive data on the affluence of the area.

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

In Disley, the average sale price of a house for sale is in fact £339,553. This is dependent on the 10 year population growth of Disley being 5%. Growing populations are more likely to inflate the prices of houses for sale in the city of Disley.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£447,904
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£308,662
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£230,449
Aerage sold price (flat)	£160,900

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 Disley.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£3,270
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£2,770
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£3,160

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 £3,660. This means if you are just looking out the houses sold in Disley in general and didn’t take into consideration the type of build. For example, a new build.

Who can help you buy a house for sale in Disley?

Other cities you can consider looking for with houses for sale

See here below a list of cities in the same UK region of Disley which is North West. You might want to consider these as alternatives for your next real estate investment:

• Bamber-Bridge in North West
• Beck-Foot in North West
• Bardsley in North West
• Greasby in North West
• Wardle in North West

Or, visit our dedicated page on the houses for sale data for the whole of the UK – houses for sale in the UK.

A house for sale appropriate to your needs

What parameters impact the final price of a house for sale in Disley?
Here below is our list with the most important ones:

• House for sale affordability – check out the (see house affordability guide)

  on the UK gov website to know more

• House Location – the actual location of a house for sale drastically changes the final price of a property

• Transports you can reach by foot – Commuting is part of our lives, especially in big cities, check it out before buying a house for sale.

• Number of bedrooms – Usually, the bigger the house for sale the more bedrooms it will have. For example, if you are a single person (or a couple) one bedroom will do.

• Energy Performance Certificate of the house for sale – Bad EPCs can result in thousands of pounds more in bills you will have to pay on an annual basis. Consider this when purchasing a new property.

• Internet connection – Having a quick internet connection is fundamental nowadays. Check the area of the house for sale to understand what the average internet speed is and see if it fits your needs

• Do you drive to the office? – If yes, ask about parking. Is it included in the house price?

• Special areas – Start by taking a look at the National Heritage list by the UK government. If a house listed for sale appears in the list, the future landlord won’t be able to invest in changes to the real estate asset.

• Houses for sale Conditions – When looking for houses for sale you should always consider the amount of time and money you will have to invest to complete the needed repairs, if any at all.

Considering all the above data and information provided, you may want know who can help you buy a house for sale.
Lots of professionals offer property investors and first-time buyers advice and assistance in dealing with the process of acquiring a house for sale.

Below, you can find a list of professionals that come in handy when looking for houses for sale:

• Lender – Is someone capable of lending you the money you need to complete the purchase of the house for sale
• Insurer – Insurance companies provide building insurances and other financial products you need to protect your real estate assets
• Conveyancer – This professional will take care of the legal work needed when looking for a house for sale
• Surveyor – Use this professional to assess the condition of the house for sale you are willing to buy, get an independent valuation and feel more comfortable when negotiating the final price
• Mortgage broker or adviser – Different buyers can access different mortgages to buy a house for sale. Let the mortgage broker suggest to you which one is the best given your financial situation
• Energy professional – Nowadays is more important than ever, to get professional advice on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the house for sale you are considering as your next investment