A complete guide to property investment in Bourne.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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.
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 prices in Bourne, East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Bourne, East Midlands
£290,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Stone Close, Bourne, PE10
£429,995
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Elsea Park, Len Pick Way, Bourn...
£500,000 - Offers Over
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Hereward Street, Bourne
£265,000
4 bedroom town house for sale
Eastgate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE1...
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.