A complete guide to property investment in Bracebridge Heath.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
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.
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 prices in Bracebridge Heath, East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£252,500
25% of properties below...
£168,750
75% of properties below...
£300,000
Most expensive property
£595,000
Live listings
46
Median days on market
106
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 £270,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £117,500, 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.
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Investment properties in Bracebridge Heath, East Midlands

£205,000
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Johnson Drive, Bracebridge Heath, L...

£220,000
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
The Crescent, Bracebridge Heath, Li...

£70,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Minster Court, Bracebridge Heath, L...

£110,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Minster Court, Bracebridge Heath

£125,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Fernleigh Avenue, Bracebridge Heath...
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• 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%
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.