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Property investment stats for Bridport, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Bridport.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

Bridport attracts attention for its steady capital growth, with a 1-year capital growth of 3.8% and a 3-year growth of 14.5%, suggesting consistent demand. The area’s property market is characterised by a relatively high price-to-income ratio of 7.5, which could challenge affordability for local buyers. Properties tend to remain on the market for an average of 70 days, indicating moderate liquidity. Rental yields, at 3.2%, are not especially high, but the market does see a modest discount to asking prices, with a median difference of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount).

The population is notably older, with a high proportion of residents aged 60 and over, and single occupier households are unusually common. Families and younger adults are under-represented, which shapes demand for certain property types.

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Key investment stats for Bridport

Median price per sq ft

£379 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.2%

Capital growth (1y)

3.8%

Sales in past year

201

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

Live property stats in Bridport

Live prices in Bridport, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£350,000

25% of properties below...

£232,375

75% of properties below...

£492,500

Most expensive property

£1,400,000

Live listings

202

Median days on market

70

Should you invest in Bridport?

Opportunities

  • Steady capital appreciation, as shown by the annualised growth over three years of 4.6%, may appeal to long-term investors seeking gradual value increases.
  • The most attractive rental yields in the area are found in DT6, with a yield of 3.3%, which could be of interest to investors prioritising income.
  • The median asking price for a two-bedroom flat is £230,000, potentially offering an accessible entry point compared to larger homes.

Risks

  • Rental yields are relatively modest at 3.2%, which may not satisfy investors seeking higher income returns.
  • The high price-to-income ratio of 7.5 suggests that affordability could limit local demand, particularly among younger buyers and families.
  • The area’s demographic profile, with a high proportion of older and single occupier households, may limit the appeal of family-oriented or student accommodation investments.

Outlook

Bridport’s property market is likely to remain steady, with capital growth supported by ongoing demand from older buyers and downsizers. Liquidity is reasonable, but investors should be mindful that the market is not especially fast-moving, with properties spending an average of 70 days on the market.

Rental demand is shaped by the area’s demographic profile, so investors looking for strong yields may need to focus on smaller flats or properties that appeal to single occupiers. Affordability constraints could temper future price growth, but the consistent capital appreciation seen in recent years suggests Bridport is a stable bet for those with a longer investment horizon. Overall, the outlook is one of cautious optimism, with slow but steady gains likely to continue.

Live properties in Bridport

Investment properties in Bridport, South West

2 bedroom apartment for sale
40% below median price

£159,500

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Edgehill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT...

Properties needing refurbishment in Bridport, South West
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 177 days

£230,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Bridport

Slow to sell properties in Bridport, South West
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 17%

£195,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Gordon Court, Flood Lane, Bridport

Big price drop properties in Bridport, South West
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
2,225 sq ft

£750,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Chestnut Road, Bridport

Properties with planning granted in Bridport, South West
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
55% below median price

£120,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Peelers Court, Bridport, Dorset, DT...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bridport, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
53% below median price

£225,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

11 Manor Fields, Bridport, Dorset, ...

Auction properties in Bridport, South West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £13,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.1%

Best places to invest in Bridport

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DT63.3%4.1%£378 / 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.