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Property investment stats for Barwell, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Barwell.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Barwell offers investors a balanced mix of affordability and growth, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.6 and a median price per square foot of £259 per sq ft. The area has seen robust capital growth over the past three years, with a three-year rise of 16.6% and an annualised growth rate of 5.3%. Rental yields are respectable at 4.6%, and the top-performing postcode district edges slightly higher at 4.8%. Liquidity looks healthy, with properties spending an average of 50 days on the market and a modest median discount of £1,000 (the typical achieved discount).

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Key investment stats for Barwell

Median price per sq ft

£259 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.6%

Capital growth (1y)

5.1%

Sales in past year

116

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

Live property stats in Barwell

Live prices in Barwell, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£220,000

25% of properties below...

£180,000

75% of properties below...

£272,500

Most expensive property

£950,000

Live listings

79

Median days on market

50

Should you invest in Barwell?

Opportunities

  • The combination of 4.6% average rental yields and a median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house at £1,200 suggests solid income potential for buy-to-let investors.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 4.6, Barwell remains accessible for both investors and first-time buyers, which can help maintain demand.
  • Capital growth over one year at 5.1% and over three years at 16.6% points to a market that has rewarded those who bought in early.

Risks

  • The local population is not especially high in young professionals or degree-educated residents (with both percentiles well below the national average), which may limit demand for higher-end rentals.
  • The student population is in the lower quartile, so the market is unlikely to benefit from strong student rental demand.
  • Families are less prevalent than in many areas, which could affect demand for larger properties.

Outlook

Barwell is likely to remain attractive to investors seeking a balance of growth and rental income, given the combination of 4.6% yields and recent capital appreciation. The affordability metrics, including the 4.6 price-to-income ratio and the £220,000 median asking price for a 3-bedroom house, suggest the area is not overpriced relative to local incomes.

Liquidity is supported by properties spending an average of 50 days on the market and a manageable discount to asking prices, which should help with exit strategies. While the area may not offer the dynamism of locations with a high student or young professional population, its steady performance and accessible entry points make it a reassuring option for those seeking stability over speculation.

Live properties in Barwell

Investment properties in Barwell, East Midlands

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 176 days

£265,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Berrywell Drive, Leicester

Slow to sell properties in Barwell, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Reduced by 10%

£180,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

East Green, Barwell, Leicester

Big price drop properties in Barwell, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
58% below median price

£120,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Chapel Street, Barwell, Leicester, ...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Barwell, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom flat for sale
37% below median price

£55,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

The Birches, Barwell

Auction properties in Barwell, East Midlands
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £1,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,000 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Barwell

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE94.8%2.8%£283 / 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.