Property investment stats for Ashtead, South East

• The top postcode district offers a strong rental yield of 6.2%, which may appeal to investors targeting higher returns.
• Annual capital growth has been steady, with 1-year growth at 3.9% and annualised 3-year growth at 3.1%, indicating ongoing demand and price resilience.
• The family-oriented demographic and high proportion of owner-occupiers support long-term stability and lower risk of tenant churn.

• The private rented sector is small, in the 6th percentile, which may limit tenant demand and make it harder to scale a portfolio.
• High median prices per square foot (£574 per sq ft) and a price-to-income ratio of 8.5 suggest affordability pressures for both buyers and renters.
• Properties spend an average of 91 days on the market, which could mean slower sales or lettings compared to more liquid areas.

Ashtead is likely to remain attractive to families and established professionals, given its strong owner-occupier base and high proportion of family households. With annual sales at 199, liquidity is reasonable but not exceptional, so investors should expect a moderate pace of transactions. Steady capital growth of 3.9% over the past year and annualised growth of 3.1% over three years point to ongoing demand, though affordability will remain a challenge for some buyers and renters.

Rental yields are not especially high at 3.9%, but the best-performing postcode district shows there are pockets of stronger returns for those who target carefully. Over the next year, investors can expect continued stability rather than rapid growth, with the area’s established character and affluent demographic underpinning long-term value.