Whenever looking for a house for sale in the UK or in Ardrossan, it is vital you look at the market trends and house price fluctuations in the wider area of East Ayrshire 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 Ardrossan.
In this article, we will be looking at the city of Ardrossan in detail so you know how to navigate the area and have a better understanding on where to invest.
How are rental yields of the houses for sale different to the rest of the UK in Ardrossan?
What is the growth in the housing market of Ardrossan?
Whenever you are thinking about looking for houses for sale in Ardrossan, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan growth rate | 15% | 25% | no relevant data for this city |
As the population of Ardrossan 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.
Let’s consider that you’re not looking to buy a house for sale to live in for the long term future such as if you changed location with your family and want to settle down and you want to find somewhere to buy as an investor in Ardrossan. If this is the case, rental yield is a crucial statistic to consider.
If looking to invest, you should also consider other data about the area. The average rental income, the turnover of the sale of the house and what the net rental yields are like for the area do also have an impact on the final price of houses for sale in Ardrossan.
It is clear to see from the table below that there is a difference between all of these pieces of information and how they can be compared and contrasted on a county level (East Ayrshire), a regional level (Scotland) and finally on the level of the city talked about in this article, Ardrossan.
| Average Yield | Average Asking rent | Turnover (rental) | Turnover (sale) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan | no relevant data for this city | no relevant data for this city | no relevant data for this city | 29.0% |
| East Ayrshire | 4.95% | £547 | no relevant data for this city | 53.52% |
| Scotland | 5.48% | £871 | 125.36% | 59.40% |
You may also find it useful to compare the data above to the number of properties sold per month Ardrossan experiences. This figure for house sales per month is 9. Looking at all this information holistically is what a smart investor should do when deciding on the right area for investment before looking for houses for sale.
In general, what do houses for sale sell for in Ardrossan?
In Ardrossan, the average sale price of a house for sale is in fact £98,282. This is dependent on the 10 year population growth of Ardrossan being -3%. Growing populations are more likely to inflate the prices of houses for sale in the city of Ardrossan.
| Housing category | Total final sale price |
|---|---|
| Aerage sold price (detached) | £177,656 |
| Aerage sold price (semi-detached) | £114,211 |
| Aerage sold price (terraced) | £79,665 |
| Aerage sold price (flat) | £63,503 |
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 Ardrossan.
| Housing category | Sale price per square foot |
|---|---|
| Aerage sold price/sqft | £1,170 |
| Aerage sold price/sqft (new build) | £990 |
| Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock) | £1,170 |
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 £1,170. This means if you are just looking out the houses sold in Ardrossan in general and didn’t take into consideration the type of build. For example, a new build.
In Ardrossan, what is the asking price in general for a house for sale?
When investors make offers for houses for sale in Ardrossan, the average price asked by the homeowners works out to be £116,205.
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 Ardrossan 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.
Table showing the asking prices for houses for sale in Ardrossan
| Average asking price (1 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
| Average asking price (2 bed) | £89,424 |
| Average asking price (3 bed) | £153,800 |
| 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 Ardrossan, 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.
Are there any important statistics about the population of Ardrossan?
Ardrossan in the county of East Ayrshire 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 Ardrossan is located in; Scotland.
Below, these demographics are talked about in headings that explain how the city has grown, what the education levels are like in Ardrossan, 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.
What’s the crime rate in Ardrossan?
Within Ardrossan, the number of people committing crimes is 1 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 1 figure carefully.
In Ardrossan, what is the social grade score?
In the city of Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan has an abundance of highly skilled workers, the top two categories are grouped together and given a percentage. This percentage is no relevant data for this city.
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 educated are the people in Ardrossan?
In the city of Ardrossan, 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 Ardrossan 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%.
Are the people in Ardrossan earning a lot?
As earning potential goes up in a city, so does the quality of schools in the area, the general infrastructure and the social grade score (no relevant data for this city). All in all, the area becomes a more desirable place to live in.
This is why it is vital to pay attention to how much people are making annually in any city you plan on making a house purchase in. In Ardrossan, this works out to be no relevant data for this city. This can be looked at alongside the average household income which is price34,000to estimate how affluent the area is.
In the city of Ardrossan, is there a lot of 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 Ardrossan, the city has 3.4 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 Ardrossan.
Have the people of Ardrossan grown in numbers?
Population growth in Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan, 11,139 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 Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan, 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 Ardrossan?
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 -3% in Ardrossan.
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.
Are the deprivation levels of the UK any different to Ardrossan?
The deprivation levels of the UK can vary quite a bit. High deprivation levels signal a particular area has people who are struggling to make ends meet and pay for basic living expenses. For Ardrossan, in particular, the deprivation levels are no relevant data for this city.
This figure can be contrasted with the deprivation levels of the UK of 33% to see if the levels are below or above average.
Professional advice for houses for sale in Ardrossan
Finding the ideal house for sale for you
Criterias that have an impact on the actual price of a house for sale have been listed here below. Consider them all to find the perfect houses for sale in Ardrossan.
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Affordability – check this article from the UK government to find out (see what house for sale you can afford)
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Location – if the house for sale is in the city centre rather than further out, this may be why it is more expensive than the market average.
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Transports near the house for sale – Being able to use public transports is a huge plus for a house, especially in big cities. This will have an impact on the price as well.
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Bedrooms – the more bedrooms there are in a house for sale, the more tenants a buy to let investors will be able to host, therefore, realistically the price will also increase.
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EPC of the house for sale – today more than ever, the energy performance of properties for sale on the market should be one of the first things you check.
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Wi-Fi speed – We recommend you check the internet plans available for the areas where you are considering to buy a house for sale
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Are you a motorist? – If yes, filter out your searches and compare prices of houses for sale with parking availability. Remember, a car parking space can cost as much as £400 per month
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Conditions of the house for sale – New builds and properties that were recently built usually need little to no repairs; instead, other houses for sale may require consistent or structural maintenance. These investments that can be both expensive and laborious to complete. Before making your offer for a house for sale you should always carefully assess this criteria.
Nowadays, there are so many properties on the real estate market that it can be difficult to decide which one is the best house for sale for you.
So, who can help you navigate the process of choosing a house for sale?
The number of professionals that offer real estate investors advice and assistance is broad and when it comes to dealing with houses for sale, the process can be complex.
Find here a list of those that can help when buying a house for sale:
- Moneylender – lends you the sum of money you need to buy the house for sale you are looking for
- Insurance agent – A firm that provides several insurances and protections for the house for sale that might become your future house
- Solicitor – A person or company that will sort out the legal work needed before buying a house for sale
- Civil engineer – Also called surveyor, he or she will provide you with an independent valuation of the house for sale you are willing to buy
- Mortgage advisor – Realistically, you will need a mortgage in order to afford to buy a house for sale. Mortgage advisors will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals based on your financial records
- EPC specialist – Especially nowadays, getting professional advice on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the house for sale you are considering buying is crucial
Other cities you can consider looking for with houses for sale
Examine this short list of cities belonging to Scotland, the same region where Ardrossan is located.
- Culroy in Scotland
- Balmerino in Scotland
- Tannochside in Scotland
- Portencross in Scotland
- Strone in Scotland
If none of these is of your interest, we suggest you visit our landing page with all data related to the houses for sale in the UK.
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