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Property investment stats for Attleborough, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Attleborough.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Attleborough sits quietly in the East of England, offering a blend of affordability and stability for property investors. The price-to-income ratio of 4.8 suggests that homes are relatively accessible for local buyers, while the 22.3% points to a rental market that is not overly stretched. The area’s property market has seen capital growth over three years at 11.0%, which annualises to 3.5%, though the latest year has seen values change by -4.6%. Sales volumes are moderate, with 176 properties changing hands and an average of 63 days to secure a sale.

Interestingly, there’s no median discount between achieved and asking prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), which hints at a balanced market where buyers and sellers are meeting in the middle.

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Key investment stats for Attleborough

Median price per sq ft

£295 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-4.6%

Sales in past year

176

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

Live property stats in Attleborough

Live prices in Attleborough, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£300,000

25% of properties below...

£240,000

75% of properties below...

£400,000

Most expensive property

£1,500,000

Live listings

186

Median days on market

63

Should you invest in Attleborough?

Opportunities

  • Investors can find appealing rental returns, with the average yield at 4.4% and the top postcode district offering up to 5.0%.
  • The relatively low price-to-income ratio of 4.8 makes entry into the market more feasible than in many parts of the country.
  • With couples making up a striking share of households (in the 98th percentile), there is clear demand for homes suited to this demographic, such as 3-bedroom houses (currently marketed at £275,000) or 2-bedroom flats (£147,500).

Risks

  • Recent capital growth has changed by -4.6% over the past year, which could concern those focused on short-term appreciation.
  • The rental market is not especially large, with private rented housing only in the 45th percentile, so liquidity for rental property sales may be more limited.
  • The student and young professional populations are both well below the national average (11th and 38th percentiles), which may limit demand for smaller flats or HMOs.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Attleborough’s property market is likely to remain steady, supported by its strong owner-occupier base (67th percentile) and high proportion of couples. The area’s affordability, with a 4.8 ratio that sits comfortably below many hotspots, should continue to underpin demand from local buyers.

Rental investors can expect yields to hold up, especially in the best-performing districts (5.0%), though the overall market size may remain modest given the demographics. With homes selling at or above asking price (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), there is little sign of forced discounting, suggesting market confidence. While capital growth may be subdued in the short term (-4.6%), the longer-term picture (3.5%) looks more reassuring for those willing to be patient.

Live properties in Attleborough

Investment properties in Attleborough, East of England

3 bedroom chalet for sale
37% below median price

£300,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom chalet for sale

Edenside Drive, Attleborough

Properties needing refurbishment in Attleborough, East of England
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
On market for 168 days

£220,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Dorset Close, Attleborough, NR17 2H...

Slow to sell properties in Attleborough, East of England
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 14%

£95,000 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom flat for sale

London Road, Attleborough

Big price drop properties in Attleborough, East of England
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
942 sq ft

£325,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Larch Close, Attleborough, NR17

Properties with planning granted in Attleborough, East of England
Planning Granted
6 bedroom detached house for sale
38% below median price

£750,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk...

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.8%

Best places to invest in Attleborough

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NR175.0%3.2%£294 / 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.