Property investment stats for Bearsted, South East

• Investors can find relatively strong yields in the top-performing postcode district, with returns of 6.2%.
• The median price per square foot stands at £433 per sq ft, offering a benchmark for evaluating value opportunities.
• The high proportion of owner-occupiers suggests stable demand from buyers seeking long-term homes rather than short-term speculation.

• The capital growth over the past year has changed by -5.1%, signalling possible softness in short-term price performance.
• Properties take an average of 100 days to sell, which points to limited liquidity for those needing a quick exit.
• The private rented sector is in the 9th percentile, so rental demand is not particularly strong or deep.

The outlook for Bearsted over the next year is steady rather than exciting. With capital growth annualised at 2.0% over the past three years, the area has shown some resilience, but the most recent twelve months have seen a shift in the other direction. The high owner-occupier rate and older demographic suggest the market is likely to remain relatively stable, but not primed for rapid price increases.

Rental yields are unlikely to surge given the small private rented sector and lower rental demand. Investors should expect slow-moving conditions, with a median discount to asking price of £7,500 (the typical achieved discount) indicating buyers have some negotiating power. For those seeking long-term security rather than quick gains, Bearsted remains a solid, if unremarkable, choice.