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Property investment stats for Bodmin, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Bodmin.

Last updated: 26 March 2026

Investment summary

Bodmin offers a blend of affordability and steady growth for property investors. The median price per square foot of £258 per sq ft and price-to-income ratio of 4.5 signal that entry costs are relatively accessible compared to many other parts of the country. Rental demand is underpinned by a strong private rented sector, sitting in the 77th percentile nationally, and a notable proportion of single occupier households in the 72nd percentile. The average rental yield of 4.4% gives investors a respectable return, while sales activity, with 191 annual sales, suggests a healthy if not frantic market.

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Key investment stats for Bodmin

Median price per sq ft

£258 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.4%

Capital growth (1y)

2.1%

Sales in past year

191

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

Live property stats in Bodmin

Live prices in Bodmin, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£240,000

25% of properties below...

£175,000

75% of properties below...

£360,000

Most expensive property

£1,100,000

Live listings

205

Median days on market

94

Should you invest in Bodmin?

Opportunities

  • 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 £240,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £107,500, making entry less daunting than in larger cities.

Risks

  • Liquidity is not especially rapid, with properties spending a median of 94 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.

Outlook

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 £1,150 and a 2-bedroom flat at £795 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.

Live properties in Bodmin

Investment properties in Bodmin, South West

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
35% below median price

£170,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Queens Crescent, Bodmin, Cornwall, ...

Properties needing refurbishment in Bodmin, South West
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
36% below median price

£140,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Castle Street, Bodmin, PL31

Priced to sell properties in Bodmin, South West
Priced to Sell
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
On market for 180 days

£280,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Launceston Close, Bodmin, Cornwall,...

Slow to sell properties in Bodmin, South West
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 11%

£59,500 - Guide Price

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31

Big price drop properties in Bodmin, South West
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom apartment for sale
477 sq ft

£330,000

4 bedroom apartment for sale

85 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2JB

Properties with planning granted in Bodmin, South West
Planning Granted
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
48% below median price

£80,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Valley View Caravan Site, Dunmere, ...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bodmin, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom flat for sale
28% below median price

£85,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Castle Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL...

Auction properties in Bodmin, South West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,950

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,475 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.6%

Best places to invest in Bodmin

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PL314.2%5.5%£265 / sq ft

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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.