A complete guide to property investment in Berkhamsted.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Berkhamsted has a reputation for stability and appeal, especially among families and professionals, as seen by its high percentiles for degree-educated residents and families. With the annualised growth over three years of 3.1% and a capital growth over one year of 5.1%, the area has shown steady price increases. The median price per square foot of £626 per sq ft reflects Berkhamsted’s position as a desirable commuter town, and properties tend to sell relatively quickly, averaging 43 days.
Affordability is a mixed bag; the price-to-income ratio of 7.9 is on the higher side for the region, but this hasn’t dampened demand, with annual sales at 344 and a modest median discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount). Rental yields are moderate, with an average of 4.3% and the top-performing postcode district also at 4.3%.
Median price per sq ft
£626 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.3%
Capital growth (1y)
5.1%
Sales in past year
344
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Berkhamsted, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£612,500
25% of properties below...
£450,000
75% of properties below...
£868,750
Most expensive property
£2,500,000
Live listings
126
Median days on market
43
Looking ahead over the next year, Berkhamsted’s fundamentals appear robust. The area’s strong appeal to families and professionals, together with the owner-occupied housing percentile at 71, should help underpin both sales and rental demand.
While affordability could act as a brake on runaway growth, the steady capital growth rates and quick sales at 43 days point to a market that’s resilient even in changing conditions. Investors can expect stability and moderate growth rather than spectacular gains, especially given the rental yield of 4.3% and the area’s established character. All in all, Berkhamsted looks set to remain a solid choice for investors who value reliability over risk.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Berkhamsted, East of England
£995,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Elizabeth II Avenue, Berkhamsted, H...
£225,000 - Offers Over
1 bedroom apartment for sale
High Street, Berkhamsted
£995,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Kingshill Way, Berkhamsted, Hertfor...
£675,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Chapel Croft, Northchurch, Berkhams...
£170,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom maisonette for sale
Montgomerie Close, Berkhamsted
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £35,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.8%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.1%
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.