Property investment stats for Aveley, East of England
A complete guide to property investment in Aveley.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Aveley sits on the edge of London and has a strong family feel, with the area ranking in the 98th percentile for households with families and a relatively low proportion of single or couple households. The private rented sector is smaller than average, sitting in the 15th percentile, while owner-occupation is right in the middle of the pack. Properties in Aveley tend to move reasonably quickly, with homes spending an average of 46 days on the market, and there is a healthy level of annual sales at 89. Affordability is not extreme for the region, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.3 and a rent-to-income ratio of 31.4%.
The area has seen mixed capital growth: while the three-year growth figure stands at 11.2%, the past year has seen a change of -6.1%, giving a three-year annualised growth rate of 3.6%. Rental yields are solid at 4.8%, and there are pockets where yields are higher, such as the top-performing postcode district with 5.7%.
Key investment stats for Aveley
Median price per sq ft
£406 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.8%
Capital growth (1y)
-6.1%
Sales in past year
89
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Aveley
Live prices in Aveley, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£380,000
25% of properties below...
£267,500
75% of properties below...
£445,000
Most expensive property
£650,000
Live listings
55
Median days on market
46
Should you invest in Aveley?
Opportunities
- Solid rental yields of 4.8% may appeal to income-focused investors, and the top postcode district offers even higher yields at 5.7%.
- The high proportion of families (98th percentile) means demand for larger homes and family-friendly rentals is likely to be stable.
- The median discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers have some room to negotiate.
Risks
- Capital growth over the past year has changed by -6.1%, which may concern investors focused on short-term appreciation.
- The private rental sector is small (15th percentile), so expanding a rental portfolio may be more challenging than in areas with more renters.
- The degree-educated and professional/managerial population is well below average, which could affect long-term demand for higher-end rental properties.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Aveley’s appeal to families should keep demand for larger homes and family-sized rentals robust — especially given the area’s very high family household percentile. Rental yields are likely to remain attractive, especially for investors targeting the top postcode district, where returns are above the area average.
Affordability remains reasonable by regional standards, with the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios at 6.3 and 31.4% respectively, which should help underpin both sales and rental demand. The recent change in capital values over the past year (-6.1%) is worth monitoring, but the three-year growth and annualised figures suggest that longer-term prospects are steadier. Overall, Aveley offers a balanced mix of income potential and family-driven demand, though those seeking rapid capital growth may need to be patient.
Property market trends in Aveley
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Aveley
Investment properties in Aveley, East of England
£260,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Ship Lane, Aveley, Thurrock, Essex,...
£200,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Park Mews, Park Lane, Aveley, South...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,600 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.3%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.7%
Best places to invest in Aveley
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.