Property investment stats for Bishop's Waltham, South East

• Investors can expect average rental yields of 3.7%, with the top-performing postcode district offering yields of 4.2%.
• The local market offers a median asking sale price of £450,000 for a 3-bedroom house and £230,000 for a 2-bedroom flat, providing options for different budgets.
• With a rent-to-income ratio of 24.9%, rents are relatively affordable for tenants, which should help support occupancy and reduce voids.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.3%, so investors should be aware that short-term price performance has been muted.
• The area has a significant older population and relatively few young professionals or families, which may limit future demand growth.
• The private rented sector is smaller than average (32nd percentile), so the pool of potential tenants is more limited than in some other markets.

The market in Bishop's Waltham is likely to stay steady, with owner-occupiers continuing to form the backbone of demand. Given the annualised growth over three years is 1.6% and overall capital growth over three years is 4.8%, long-term investors may see gradual appreciation rather than rapid gains.

Rental yields should remain consistent, especially in the top-performing district, but the relatively small private rented sector means buy-to-let investors should expect moderate rather than exceptional tenant demand. With properties spending around 69 days on the market and a median discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), buyers can expect a balanced environment between supply and demand. For those seeking stability and reasonable affordability, the outlook is quietly optimistic.