Property investment stats for Ashford (Spelthorne), South East
A complete guide to property investment in Ashford.
Last updated: 3 November 2025
Investment summary
Ashford sits just outside London and has a reputation for stability, with a strong family presence and high levels of owner-occupation. The area’s property market has seen steady returns recently, with capital growth over 1 year of 0.6% and annualised growth over the past 3 years of 2.9%. Liquidity is healthy, as homes typically spend 66 days on the market and the annual sales volume stands at 250. Affordability is more balanced than in many London-adjacent towns, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.7 and a rent-to-income ratio of 23.5%.
Rental investors will note the average yield of 5.8%, with the top-performing district reaching 5.6%. Achieved sale prices are typically below asking, with buyers securing a median discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount).
Key investment stats for Ashford
Median price per sq ft
£480 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.8%
Capital growth (1y)
0.6%
Sales in past year
250
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Ashford
Live prices in Ashford (Spelthorne), South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£500,000
25% of properties below...
£290,000
75% of properties below...
£640,000
Most expensive property
£4,185,000
Live listings
181
Median days on market
66
Should you invest in Ashford?
Opportunities
- Rental yields are attractive, with an average of 5.8% and the top district offering 5.6%, supporting strong buy-to-let potential.
- The family-oriented demographic (in the 85th percentile for families) and high owner-occupation (75th percentile) suggest stable, long-term demand for larger homes.
- Achieved sale prices are typically below asking, with a median discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), giving buyers an edge in negotiations.
Risks
- Capital growth has been modest, with 1-year growth of 0.6%, so investors seeking rapid appreciation may need patience.
- The private rental sector is mid-sized (42nd percentile), so rental demand is not as intense as in some urban hotspots.
- The market is not strongly driven by younger renters or students, as both the 20-30 population and student population are below average (45th and 44th percentiles).
Outlook
Ashford’s fundamentals point to continued stability rather than dramatic short-term gains. With annualised growth over the past 3 years of 2.9% and a strong family demographic, the area is likely to remain attractive for those seeking lower volatility and reliable rental returns.
Affordability metrics, including a price-to-income ratio of 5.7 and rent-to-income ratio of 23.5%, suggest the market is accessible to both buyers and renters relative to many nearby areas. Liquidity remains reasonable, with homes spending 66 days on the market. Investors should expect steady rather than spectacular performance, making Ashford a solid choice for those who value predictability and resilience.
Property market trends in Ashford
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Ashford
Investment properties in Ashford (Spelthorne), South East
£685,000
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Ashview Gardens, Ashford
£465,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Chattern Hill, Ashford, Surrey, TW1...
£275,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Church Road, Ashford, TW15
£149,950
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Parkland Grove, Ashford, TW15
£475,000
3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Celia Crescent, Ashford, TW15
£220,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Perrin Court, Ashford
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £10,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £13,875 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £28,465 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.6%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%
Best places to invest in Ashford
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
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.