What is the average rental yield in Old Swan?

The average gross rental yield in Old Swan is 6.90%, calculated as annual rental income as a percentage of property value.

What is the average monthly rent in Old Swan?

The average monthly rent in Old Swan is £832.80, which equates to £208.20 per week.

What is the average property price in Old Swan?

The average property in Old Swan currently sells for £156,256.70, based on recent transactions across all property types in the area.

Is Old Swan a landlord’s market or tenant’s market?

Old Swan is currently a Landlord's market, meaning rental demand exceeds supply and properties typically let quickly.

Has property value in Old Swan gone up?

Property values in Old Swan have grown 31.80% over the last 5 years.

What is the average household income in Old Swan?

The average household income in Old Swan is £34,800 per year.

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Property Statistics for Old Swan, Liverpool

Q: What is the crime rate in Old Swan?

Old Swan has a Low crime rating based on police-recorded crime data from the last 12 months.

Data last updated: July 2026

Situated in the inner east of Liverpool, Old Swan takes its name from a former coaching inn that once served travellers on the main road out of the city — a reminder of its long-established role as a local hub. For landlords considering the area today, the fundamentals are solid: average property prices sit at £156,257, with a gross rental yield of 6.9% and average monthly rents of £833. Price growth has been steady, with values up 6.8% over one year and 31.8% over five years. Rental properties average 34 days on market in conditions rated a landlord's market, while the private rented sector accounts for 27.1% of housing stock — a meaningful tenant base. The housing mix leans heavily towards terraced homes at 42.2%, with semi-detached properties at 32.8%. Crime is rated low, average household income stands at £34,800, and with a population of nearly 31,000 across a dense urban footprint, demand for rental housing here is unlikely to soften significantly.

Latest Avg. Property Value in Old Swan

£156,256.70

Average sale price across all property types in the area, based on recent transactions.

Latest Avg. Rent (Month) in Old Swan

£832.80

£208.20 per week

Average monthly asking rent for properties listed in the area. Calculated as weekly rent multiplied by four.

Latest Avg. Yield in Old Swan

6.90%

Gross rental yield — annual rent as a percentage of property value. Higher yields mean better returns for landlords.

Value Growth (1 Year)

6.80%

Annual change in average property value.

Value Growth (3 Year)

10.30%

Cumulative change over three years.

Value Growth (5 Year)

31.80%

Cumulative change over five years.

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Monthly Sales in Old Swan

Average Monthly Rent in Old Swan

Monthly average rent across all postcodes

Average Property Price in Old Swan

Monthly average sale price across all postcodes

Latest 12 Months

Month	Year	Avg. Price	Avg. Rent Weekly	Avg. Rent Monthly	Sales (Per Month)	Avg. Yield	Growth 1Y	Growth 3Y	Growth 5Y
July	2026	£156,256.70 -2.28% / £-3,639.50	£208.20	£832.80 -0.29% / £-2.40	29.00 7.41% / 2	6.90%	6.80%	10.30%	31.80%
June	2026	£159,896.20 1.16% / £1,831.30	£208.80	£835.20 4.04% / £32.40	27.00 0.00% / 0	6.80%	9.60%	11.60%	34.90%
May	2026	£158,064.90 0.55% / £864.90	£200.70	£802.80 -4.66% / £-39.20	27.00 8.00% / 2	6.60%	7.60%	9.20%	33.50%
April	2026	£157,200.00 0.35% / £547.70	£210.50	£842.00 1.45% / £12.00	25.00 0.00% / 0	7.00%	6.00%	7.90%	33.60%
March	2026	£156,652.30 0.16% / £247.70	£207.50	£830.00 6.57% / £51.20	25.00 -13.79% / -4	6.90%	7.70%	8.20%	33.30%
January	2026	£156,404.60 -3.81% / £-6,190.30	£194.70	£778.80 2.20% / £16.80	29.00 3.57% / 1	6.50%	6.70%	7.00%	33.40%
November	2025	£162,594.90 8.45% / £12,674.10	£190.50	£762.00 -4.51% / £-36.00	28.00 21.74% / 5	6.10%	11.00%	10.10%	41.20%
September	2025	£149,920.80 0.00% / £0.00	£199.50	£798.00 0.00% / £0.00	23.00 0.00% / 0	6.90%	10.80%	12.50%	40.90%

Area Composition

Area	Avg. Price	Avg. Rent Weekly	Avg. Rent Monthly	Sales (Per Month)	Avg. Yield	Growth 1Y	Growth 3Y	Growth 5Y	Data Date
L13 - Old Swan	£156,256.70	£208.20	£832.80	29	6.90	6.80%	10.30%	31.80%	July 2026

Average Mortgage Rates

As of Mar 2026

2 Year Fixed Rate

4.45%

3 Year Fixed Rate

4.37%

Variable Rate

6.60%

Rental Demand in Old Swan

Based on the ratio of available rental properties to monthly lettings. A landlord's market means properties let quickly with high demand. A tenant's market means more choice for renters and longer void periods.

L13

Landlord's market

Avg. 34 days on market

Average number of days a rental property is listed before being let.

39 properties for rent

Total rental listings currently available in this postcode.

Average Household Income in Old Swan

£34,800

Per year, averaged across postcodes

Estimated average gross household income from ONS modelled data. Indicates the spending power and affordability profile of local tenants.

Crime Statistics in Old Swan

Low crime

Overall crime rating based on police-recorded crime data from the last 12 months, compared to the national average. Rated from Very low to Very high.

128 crimes per 1,000 residents

Total recorded crimes in the last 12 months divided by the local population, multiplied by 1,000. Lower is better.

Nearby Schools in Old Swan

State and independent schools in the local postcode area, with links to their latest Ofsted reports where available.

School Name	Type	Phase	Pupils	Ofsted Report
Broadgreen Primary	Foundation School	Primary	234	View report
Corinthian Community Primary School	Community School	Primary	383	View report
Lister Infant and Nursery School	Community School	Primary	200	View report
Lister Junior School	Community School	Primary	239	View report
Roscoe Primary School	Academy Converter	Primary	214	View report
St Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	402	View report
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	433	View report
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	235	View report
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	635	View report
Dixons Broadgreen Academy	Academy Sponsor Led	Secondary	1,230	View report
West Derby School	Academy Converter	Secondary	996	View report
Co-op Academy Rathbone	Academy Special Sponsor Led	Special	63	View report
King's Leadership Phoenix Academy	Free School - Alternative Provision	PRU	—	View report

Demographics in Old Swan

Population profile across postcodes

Deprivation Index

27/100

Percentile rank from the English Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Higher is better — 100 means the area is among the least deprived nationally, 1 means among the most deprived.

Health Index

45/100

Percentile rank based on the health deprivation domain. Higher means a healthier local population with lower rates of premature death and disability.

With Degree

27%

Percentage of local residents holding a degree-level qualification or above, from Census data. Indicates the area's professional tenant base.

Vehicles / Household

0.8

Average number of cars or vans per household, from Census data. Indicates parking demand and general affluence of the area.

Sales Demand in Old Swan

Based on the ratio of properties for sale to monthly transactions. A seller's market means properties sell quickly. A buyer's market means more negotiating power for purchasers.

L13

Seller's market

Avg. 92 days on market

89 properties for sale

Population in Old Swan

Estimated population figures from ONS data. Higher population density typically means stronger rental demand.

Population

30,949

Households

13,839

Density

15,136 /km²

Price Growth Forecast in Old Swan

Projected average property price based on historical trends. Future values are forecasts and not guaranteed.

Jul 2021: 12.1% Jul 2022: 10.1% Jul 2023: 8.5% Jul 2024: -4.7% Jul 2025: 8.5% Jul 2026: 6.8%

Property Types in Old Swan

Breakdown of residential property types from Census data. Shows the housing stock composition in the area.

Tenure Types in Old Swan

How residents occupy their homes, from Census data. Private rented percentage indicates the existing rental market size.

Area Information - Old Swan

Old Swan, a bustling suburb of Liverpool, combines rich history with modern amenities. Known for its vibrant shopping area along Prescot Road, it offers a variety of shops, eateries, and pubs. The community is well-served by public transport, making it easy to access the city center. Old Swan also features several parks, providing green spaces for relaxation and recreation. A diverse and friendly neighborhood, it's popular among families and young professionals alike.

Maps - Old Swan

Interactive map showing the location of Old Swan

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