Property investment stats for Bodmin, South West

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.4%, especially in the top-performing district where yields reach 4.2%.
• The capital growth over three years of 14.2% and annualised growth of 4.5% indicate that property values have been moving in the right direction for those with a medium-term outlook.
• Affordability is a core draw, with the median sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £255,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £140,000, making entry less daunting than in larger cities.

• Liquidity is not especially rapid, with properties spending a median of 81 days on the market, so quick sales may not always be possible.
• The median discount of £4,950 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers have some negotiating power, which could pressure resale values.
• The area has a lower proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals (11th and 9th percentiles, respectively), which might limit longer-term uplift if wider economic changes do not materialise.

Looking ahead, Bodmin seems set to continue offering steady, unspectacular growth. The capital growth over the last year of 2.1% and the annualised growth over three years of 4.5% point to resilience rather than boom-and-bust swings. Rental demand is likely to remain robust, given the high proportion of private renters and single occupier households.

Affordability should help underpin prices, with the price-to-income ratio of 4.5 and median asking rents for a 3-bedroom house at £1,088 and a 2-bedroom flat at £725 keeping options open for a broad tenant base. While the pace of sales is measured, investors focused on income and long-term value rather than quick flips will find Bodmin's outlook reassuring.