Property investment stats for Banbury, South East

• The average rental yield in Banbury is 5.8%, and the top postcode district matches this at 5.8%, making it attractive for income-focused investors.
• Rental demand is supported by a high proportion of private renters and a sizeable young adult population, both in the 80th percentile nationally.
• Asking rents for 3-bedroom houses and 2-bedroom flats are £1,500 and £1,100 respectively, suggesting robust rental values relative to local incomes.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.2%, so price appreciation is not guaranteed in the short term.
• The market’s owner-occupation rate is low (25th percentile), which could mean more transient tenancies and potentially higher management costs.
• Achieved prices show a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), so investors may need to price keenly to secure sales.

Looking ahead, Banbury’s combination of affordability and demand from renters is likely to continue supporting the private rental sector, especially given the high proportion of younger households. The market’s liquidity, with properties spending an average of 54 days on the market and annual sales at 623, suggests ongoing activity and reasonable prospects for both buyers and sellers.

Rental yields remain attractive at 5.8%, which should help offset any short-term uncertainty in capital values. Over a three-year period, capital growth has averaged 3.0% per year, which may appeal to investors with a longer-term view. I would expect the demand for rental accommodation to remain strong, given the demographic profile and affordability indicators. Investors should monitor capital trends, but Banbury’s fundamentals suggest a stable environment for rental-focused strategies.