Property investment stats for Burgess Hill, South East

• Investors can benefit from the 5.2% average rental yield, which is competitive for the South East.
• The area’s three-year capital growth of 11.4% and annualised growth of 3.7% point to stable long-term prospects.
• With a price-to-income ratio of 5.6, Burgess Hill offers greater affordability than many other commuter towns, making it attractive for both buyers and renters.

• The private rented sector is in the 23rd percentile, so rental demand may be less robust than in areas with a larger tenant base.
• Properties achieve a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), signaling that buyers may have some negotiating power.
• The area’s student population is in the 32nd percentile, which may limit demand for smaller rental units.

Looking ahead, Burgess Hill’s fundamentals suggest steady if unspectacular performance over the next year. The combination of 479 annual sales and an average time on market of 45 days indicates a liquid market, while affordability metrics remain in investors’ favour. Rental yields are expected to remain stable around 5.2%, supported by strong owner-occupier demand and a healthy percentage of family and couple households.

Given the area’s 72nd percentile for families and 83rd percentile for couples, demand for larger homes should persist, supporting prices for three-bedroom houses (currently asking £465,000) and their associated rents (£1,872). Investors should not expect rapid transformation, but the solid fundamentals and stable capital growth of 2.8% over the past year provide reassurance for those seeking reliable returns.