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Property investment stats for Bracebridge Heath, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Bracebridge Heath.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Bracebridge Heath offers a balanced profile for property investors, with a mix of affordability and steady growth. The average price-to-income ratio of 4.4 points to a market that is accessible for buyers, while the median price per square foot of £258 per sq ft suggests values remain within reach for many. Over the past three years, capital growth has changed by 8.2%, with annualised growth at 2.7%, indicating a stable if unspectacular trajectory. The area's owner-occupied and private rented housing rates are both above the national midpoint, supporting a broad base of demand.

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Key investment stats for Bracebridge Heath

Median price per sq ft

£258 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.7%

Capital growth (1y)

0.2%

Sales in past year

99

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

Live property stats in Bracebridge Heath

Live prices in Bracebridge Heath, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£259,950

25% of properties below...

£206,250

75% of properties below...

£340,000

Most expensive property

£650,000

Live listings

70

Median days on market

75

Should you invest in Bracebridge Heath?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are solid, with an average of 4.7%, and the top-performing district achieving 4.9%.
  • Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 75 days on the market and 99 sales annually.
  • The median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house is £1,100, which, paired with the price-to-income ratio, makes the area attractive for yield-focused investors.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has only changed by 0.2%, which may not appeal to those seeking rapid appreciation.
  • The difference between achieved and asking prices sits at £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting some negotiation is still required to close deals.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 19.9% is moderate, so there is some sensitivity to changes in local incomes or employment.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Bracebridge Heath is likely to continue its pattern of steady, incremental growth. The area’s affordability, reflected in the 4.4 ratio, should help underpin demand from both buyers and renters. With a median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £250,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £122,500, entry points remain accessible.

Given the current average rental yield of 4.7% and the stable sales market, investors can expect reliable performance rather than dramatic gains. The area’s balanced demographic profile — neither dominated by students nor retirees — suggests a resilient tenant base. Overall, Bracebridge Heath is positioned for cautious optimism in the coming year.

Live properties in Bracebridge Heath

Investment properties in Bracebridge Heath, East Midlands

4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 167 days

£345,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Medland Drive, Bracebridge Heath, L...

Slow to sell properties in Bracebridge Heath, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 21%

£110,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Minster Court, Bracebridge Heath

Big price drop properties in Bracebridge Heath, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
35% below median price

£120,000

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Minster Court, Lincoln, LN4

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.1%

Best places to invest in Bracebridge Heath

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LN44.9%3.2%£242 / 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.