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Property investment stats for Bishop's Cleeve, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Bishop's Cleeve.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Bishop's Cleeve offers a steady property market with a focus on family and couple households, reflected in its high percentiles for these groups. The area shows a strong owner-occupier presence, and private renting is less common compared to much of Britain. With homes typically spending 54 days on the market and a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), liquidity is decent, though not especially brisk. Investors will note the average rental yield of 4.8%, which is competitive for the South West, and the capital growth over three years of 12.5% suggests a solid, if unspectacular, upward trend.

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Key investment stats for Bishop's Cleeve

Median price per sq ft

£368 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.8%

Capital growth (1y)

0.7%

Sales in past year

253

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

Live property stats in Bishop's Cleeve

Live prices in Bishop's Cleeve, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£462,500

25% of properties below...

£300,000

75% of properties below...

£600,000

Most expensive property

£2,450,000

Live listings

146

Median days on market

54

Should you invest in Bishop's Cleeve?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 4.8% and an even higher yield in the top-performing district at 5.1% present appealing returns for landlords.
  • The capital growth over three years of 12.5% shows that property values have moved in a positive direction, supporting long-term investment strategies.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 5.0 and rent-to-income ratio of 22.2% suggest affordability remains within reach for many local households, underpinning demand.

Risks

  • With private renting in only the 20th percentile, rental demand may be more limited than in urban or student-heavy markets.
  • The annual sales figure of 253 is not especially high, so investors may face some competition or slower exits when selling.
  • The capital growth over one year of 0.7% is modest, so short-term gains are unlikely to be dramatic.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Bishop's Cleeve is likely to remain a steady and reliable market for investors who value stability over rapid gains. The area’s strong base of owner-occupiers and families suggests that demand for homes will continue, supporting both prices and rental values. With the annualised growth over three years of 4.0% and a respectable average rental yield of 4.8%, investors can expect gradual returns rather than headline-grabbing jumps.

Affordability metrics, including the price-to-income ratio of 5.0, indicate that the market is not overheated. While liquidity is moderate and rental demand is not as robust as in larger cities, the fundamentals look sound for those with a medium- to long-term horizon. Overall, Bishop's Cleeve’s property market offers a blend of security, affordability, and incremental growth.

Live properties in Bishop's Cleeve

Investment properties in Bishop's Cleeve, South West

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
39% below median price

£250,000

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Cleeve Lake Court, Bishops Cleeve, ...

Properties needing refurbishment in Bishop's Cleeve, South West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom cottage for sale
On market for 169 days

£450,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom cottage for sale

Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Chelten...

Slow to sell properties in Bishop's Cleeve, South West
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£1,000,000 - Offers Over

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Stockwell Lane, Woodmancote, Chelte...

Big price drop properties in Bishop's Cleeve, South West
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom detached house for sale
1,281 sq ft

£425,000

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Station Road, Bishops Cleeve

Properties with planning granted in Bishop's Cleeve, South West
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
48% below median price

£105,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve, Ch...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bishop's Cleeve, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,960 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%

Best places to invest in Bishop's Cleeve

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1GL525.1%4.2%£376 / 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.