Ancrum – What to look for in houses for sale?

As a landlord, whenever you are looking at houses for sale in Scottish Borders, you could find varying prices throughout an area like Ancrum. In this article, this data will be simplified so you can find all of the data on one, convenient page.

So, from the rental yield of Ancrum to the success you may expect to get when submitting planning permission. Everything you need to know about house for sale in the UK and in Ancrum will be revealed. Keep reading.

How are rental yields of the houses for sale different to the rest of the UK in Ancrum?

What is the growth in the housing market of Ancrum?

Before committing to Ancrum 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
Ancrum growth rate	-4%	40%	no relevant data for this city

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 Ancrum is building housing to find your answer.

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 Ancrum to Scottish Borders and the broader suburb of the UK; Scotland.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Ancrum	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	65.0%
Scottish Borders	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	49.64%
Scotland	5.48%	£871	125.36%	59.40%

Let’s assume you want to sell the house you’re looking to buy in Ancrum for profit in the future, in this case, looking at the data for the number of houses sold per month in Ancrum would give you an idea of whether the area is actively getting new investors. This figure is 12.

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

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

When investors make offers for houses for sale in Ancrum, the average price asked by the homeowners works out to be £172,024.

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 Ancrum 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 price of houses for sale in Ancrum

Average asking price (1 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (3 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (4 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

After looking at this table about prices of houses for sale in Ancrum, someone who is buying a home would be able to know in great detail what kind of house for sale available on the market best suits the amount of money they are looking to invest. Also, using a more general figure like the average asking price per square foot of a property which is £0 will help them to have a more wholistic understanding.

What are the demographics like in the city of Ancrum?

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

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 Ancrum is no relevant data for this city.

The city of Ancrum, situated in Scottish Borders, is a particularly impressive part of the UK because of the specific demographics of the location.

In the below headings, the city of Ancrum and its demographics will be compared to its wider location (Scotland). This includes population size, growth and population education now and into the future.

These statistics are heavily influenced by socio-economic factors and as a result this also shapes the projected house price of the houses for sale in Ancrum. So, taking a good look at the data is essential to understand the area you are considering to buy in.

In Ancrum, what is the crime rate?

In Ancrum, for every 1000 people, there is currently a crime rate of no relevant data for this city. This can be compared to the national average of 79.52 for every 1000 people.

Low crime rates are desirable for your safety as a homeowner. Even if you don’t tend to leave the house too often and tend to not mind living in a slightly more dangerous area. Things like burglaries are always a possibility which could harm your ability to pay for home insurance and also may force you to install additional security in your home that can cost you further.

Having said this, you can look at the crime rate on a deeper level to find out what the threats are exactly. It could be the case that a proportion of these crimes (no relevant data for this city for every 1000 people) come from things like anti-social behaviour rather than more serious crimes like violence and sexual offences.

If this is the case you may be more willing to look over a high crime rate within the areas you’re looking to buy a home.

How much green space is available to residents of Ancrum?

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 Ancrum, 33.9 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 Ancrum.

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

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 Ancrum 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 Ancrum, the percentage of people who work in the two highest skilled categories of this scale (A and B) is no relevant data for this city.

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

What salary does the community in Ancrum 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.

no relevant data for this city 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 no relevant data for this city for Ancrum.

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

In the city of Ancrum, no relevant data for this city 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 Ancrum is no relevant data for this city.

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

In Ancrum, how has the population changed?

The city of Ancrum has a total population of 6,138. 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 Ancrum 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 Ancrum

Over time, in the last five years, the population of the city of Ancrum has changed by 1%. 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 1% 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 Ancrum?

In the last 10 years, there has been a shift in the population of 1%.

Comparing this to the 5 year figure of Ancrum 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.

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

In Ancrum, houses for sale are sold at an average of £139,671. In general, multiple factors impact this figure because lots of variables impact properties valuation. This can include the quality of the buildings in general, whether the population has grown, if there is demand for housing or if there is a low crime rate which would make the area more desirable.

In the table below, you can see for yourself how the average price of a house for sale looks based on the different sizes of housing in Ancrum. The exact amount of variation between the types of housing depends on the local demand for particular types of houses in the area.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£293,725
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£148,710
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£121,425
Aerage sold price (flat)	£72,809

As you can see above, for Ancrum, price varies based on the type of house that is being sold. If these prices shock you it could be due to population change in the last 10 years of 1% where lots of movement may inflate or deflate house prices.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£1,200
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£1,110
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£1,240

Looking at the second table about Ancrum, you are able to tell which type of housing is most affordable to you as a buyer. However, for a general overview of what house price is, the average price per square foot for a house in Ancrum is £1,200.

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

A house for sale appropriate to your needs

When browsing houses for sale in Ancrum 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.

houses for sale in other cities in the UK

Below are a list of towns with a similar location to Ancrum.
Reading these analysis will help you evaluate the different houses for sale currently listed in Scotland:

• Port-Glasgow in Scotland
• Falkirk in Scotland
• Ardo in Scotland
• Aberlemno in Scotland
• Backhill in Scotland

If you are interested in some other city or even region of the UK, please visit the following page houses for sale in the UK it contains all the data related to the houses for sale.

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