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Property investment stats for Bourne, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Bourne.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Bourne sits in a part of the country where affordability is relatively strong, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.7 and a rent-to-income ratio of 21.6% that both point to a market accessible to a broad range of buyers and renters. The median price per square foot of £263 per sq ft and a median achieved minus asking price of £4,995 (the typical achieved discount) suggest that sellers are able to command reasonable prices, but buyers are not being squeezed excessively. Liquidity is healthy, with properties spending an average of 32 days on the market and annual sales of 366, indicating steady demand. Rental investors will note average yields of 5.4%, which are competitive for the region, especially in the top-performing postcode district with a yield of 5.2%.

The demographic mix is weighted towards couples and families, as shown by the higher percentiles for these household types, and the area is not dominated by students or single occupiers. Owner-occupation is above average, while private renting is close to the national midpoint, giving the market a balanced feel.

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Key investment stats for Bourne

Median price per sq ft

£263 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.7%

Sales in past year

366

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

Live property stats in Bourne

Live prices in Bourne, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£260,000

25% of properties below...

£212,500

75% of properties below...

£350,000

Most expensive property

£1,500,000

Live listings

267

Median days on market

32

Should you invest in Bourne?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.4% and a top postcode district yield of 5.2% make Bourne attractive for those seeking steady rental income.
  • High liquidity, with properties selling in 32 days on average, means investors can expect relatively quick sales or lets.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.7 suggests that entry costs for buyers are manageable compared to many other parts of the country.

Risks

  • The 1-year capital growth of -2.7% indicates recent price movement has been negative, so short-term capital appreciation is uncertain.
  • The market is not especially driven by young professionals or students, with both groups sitting near the national midpoint, potentially limiting demand growth from these segments.
  • Owner-occupation is high, which may limit the growth of the private rental sector over time.

Outlook

The next twelve months in Bourne are likely to be shaped by affordability and steady demand. While the capital growth over 1 year of -2.7% has been negative, the three-year annualised growth of 3.7% shows a more positive medium-term trend. Rental yields remain solid, and the demographic base of families and couples suggests demand for larger homes will continue.

Liquidity is expected to remain healthy, with properties moving at a brisk pace and no sign of significant oversupply. Investors should not expect rapid price gains, but the fundamentals point to a stable environment with reliable rental returns. Those seeking long-term, steady performance rather than spectacular short-term growth may find Bourne fits the bill.

Live properties in Bourne

Investment properties in Bourne, East Midlands

4 bedroom detached house for sale
18% below median price

£290,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Stone Close, Bourne, PE10

Properties needing refurbishment in Bourne, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 176 days

£429,995

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Elsea Park, Len Pick Way, Bourn...

Slow to sell properties in Bourne, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 16%

£500,000 - Offers Over

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Hereward Street, Bourne

Big price drop properties in Bourne, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom town house for sale
40% below median price

£265,000

4 bedroom town house for sale

Eastgate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE1...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bourne, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,995

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £8,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,800 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.3%

Best places to invest in Bourne

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PE105.2%3.6%£263 / 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.