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Property investment stats for Arlesey, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Arlesey.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Arlesey offers a balanced setting for property investors, with a mix of affordability and steady demand. The market has seen capital growth over the past year, as shown by the capital growth 1y of 7.2%, and there is a healthy annualised growth over three years at 2.8%. With a price-to-income ratio of 5.2, properties are relatively accessible compared to many parts of the region.

Rental yields are moderate here, with an average of 3.9%, and the primary market for renters is not especially large, as indicated by the private rented housing percentile. Sales liquidity is reasonable, with homes typically spending 50 days on the market, and there is a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) off asking prices, which gives buyers some negotiation room.

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Key investment stats for Arlesey

Median price per sq ft

£392 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.9%

Capital growth (1y)

7.2%

Sales in past year

83

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Arlesey

Live prices in Arlesey, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£440,000

25% of properties below...

£312,500

75% of properties below...

£579,750

Most expensive property

£1,250,000

Live listings

99

Median days on market

50

Should you invest in Arlesey?

Opportunities

  • The capital growth 1y of 7.2% suggests recent price momentum that could appeal to investors seeking growth potential.
  • A price-to-income ratio of 5.2 means homes are more affordable for buyers than in many other areas, potentially supporting future demand.
  • The median sale price of a 2-bedroom flat at £180,000 offers a comparatively low entry point for investors looking for smaller properties.

Risks

  • The average rental yield of 3.9% is not especially high, so investors may find stronger income prospects elsewhere.
  • The private rented sector is in the 20th percentile, indicating limited depth in the local rental market.
  • With annual sales at 83, liquidity may be lower than in more active markets, which could affect exit strategies.

Outlook

Arlesey’s outlook is steady, with the capital growth 3y of 8.7% supporting the case for long-term investment. The area’s affordability, as shown by the price-to-income ratio of 5.2, could help maintain buyer demand even if wider market conditions change.

Rental demand may remain stable, but with the private rented sector in the 20th percentile, growth in rental values is likely to be modest. Investors should expect moderate returns and relatively predictable performance, without the volatility seen in some higher-yielding locations.

Overall, Arlesey presents a low-risk, steady-growth environment for investors who value stability over rapid gains.

Live properties in Arlesey

Investment properties in Arlesey, East of England

3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£700,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Stotfold Road, Arlesey, SG15

Slow to sell properties in Arlesey, East of England
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
31% below median price

£400,000 - Offers Over

5 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

The Poplars, Church End, Arlesey, S...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Arlesey, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,200 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%

Best places to invest in Arlesey

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SG153.9%2.8%£392 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.