A complete guide to property investment in Barwell.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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).
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 prices in Barwell, East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Barwell, East Midlands
£265,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Berrywell Drive, Leicester
£180,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
East Green, Barwell, Leicester
£120,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Chapel Street, Barwell, Leicester, ...
£55,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
The Birches, Barwell
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.