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Property investment stats for Bovingdon, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Bovingdon.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Bovingdon has seen a steady run over the past few years, with capital values changing by 16.2% over three years and annualised growth at 5.1%. The area’s price-to-income ratio sits at 8.3, which will catch the eye of investors balancing affordability with potential returns. Properties here tend to move in a reasonable time frame, spending an average of 54 days on the market, and liquidity is supported by 56 annual sales — a healthy pace for a village of its size.

For those weighing up rental potential, the top postcode district delivers yields of 6.1%, and the rental market is underpinned by a strong presence of families and a notable proportion of young adults in the population. Median asking prices — £634,975 for a three-bedroom house and £385,000 for a two-bedroom flat — sit at the higher end for the region, but these are matched by robust asking rents, with £4,250 and £1,625 respectively. All in all, Bovingdon offers a blend of stability and opportunity, with a community that’s attractive to both owner-occupiers and renters.

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Key investment stats for Bovingdon

Median price per sq ft

£490 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-

Sales in past year

56

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

Live property stats in Bovingdon

Live prices in Bovingdon, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£710,000

25% of properties below...

£522,500

75% of properties below...

£1,048,750

Most expensive property

£8,950,000

Live listings

88

Median days on market

54

Should you invest in Bovingdon?

Opportunities

  • The area’s strong three-year capital growth of 16.2% and annualised growth of 5.1% point to ongoing demand and resilience.
  • High rental yields in the top postcode district at 6.1% offer appealing cash flow for landlords.
  • With properties spending just 54 days on the market and 56 annual sales, liquidity is better than in many similar-sized villages.

Risks

  • The price-to-income ratio of 8.3 could make affordability a challenge for some buyers, potentially limiting the pool of purchasers in the future.
  • Median asking prices — £634,975 for houses and £385,000 for flats — are relatively high for the region, which may put off price-sensitive renters or buyers.
  • The area’s private rented housing is in the 22nd percentile, so the rental market may be less deep than in more urbanised locations.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Bovingdon’s property market seems well-placed to continue its steady performance. The combination of 16.2% three-year capital growth and robust rental yields should keep investor interest strong, especially with the area’s appeal to families and young professionals.

Affordability will remain a watchpoint given the 8.3 ratio, but the area’s stability and ongoing demand suggest that values are likely to hold up. The relatively quick sales cycle — properties moving in 54 days — adds to the sense of underlying confidence. Investors should expect continued resilience, with the potential for moderate growth and reliable rental income.

Live properties in Bovingdon

Investment properties in Bovingdon, East of England

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
7% below median price

£439,950

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Ryder Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hemps...

Properties needing refurbishment in Bovingdon, East of England
Needs Refurb
5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 174 days

£2,000,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Bovingdon Green, Bovingdon, Hemel H...

Slow to sell properties in Bovingdon, East of England
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Reduced by 10%

£450,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Green Lane, Bovingdon, HP3

Big price drop properties in Bovingdon, East of England
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
24% below median price

£700,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Yew Tree Drive, Bovingdon, HP3

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bovingdon, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Bovingdon

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1HP16.1%2.0%£465 / sq ft
2HP35.3%1.4%£451 / 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.