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Property investment stats for Burwell, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Burwell.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Burwell offers a mix of steady growth and appealing affordability for property investors. Over the past year, the area has seen capital growth of 1.3%, and across three years, the annualised growth stands at 4.0%. With a median price per square foot of £364 per sq ft, homes here are accessible compared to many other places. The price-to-income ratio at 5.5 suggests a broad base of potential buyers can afford to live here, which is encouraging for long-term demand.

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Key investment stats for Burwell

Median price per sq ft

£364 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

1.3%

Sales in past year

82

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

Live property stats in Burwell

Live prices in Burwell, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£420,000

25% of properties below...

£310,000

75% of properties below...

£600,000

Most expensive property

£875,000

Live listings

77

Median days on market

57

Should you invest in Burwell?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district in Burwell achieves a rental yield of 4.4%, which could appeal to buy-to-let investors seeking reliable income.
  • Properties spend around 57 days on the market, indicating reasonable liquidity for those looking to buy or sell without long waits.
  • The median discount to asking price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), offering buyers some room to negotiate and potentially secure value.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is in the 13th percentile, so rental demand may be limited compared to more urbanised areas.
  • Annual sales are only 82, which means transaction volumes are fairly low and could affect resale prospects.
  • The population aged 20-30 is in the 12th percentile, so there may be less demand from younger renters or first-time buyers than in more youthful markets.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Burwell's property market appears set for continued stability. The past three years have brought capital growth of 12.5%, which, while not explosive, shows a consistent upward trend. With a high proportion of owner-occupied housing in the 80th percentile and a strong presence of couples and families, the market is likely to stay resilient to sudden shocks.

Affordability remains a positive factor, with the price-to-income ratio of 5.5 making Burwell accessible to a wide range of buyers. While rental yields of 4.4% in the top postcode district are attractive, investors should be mindful that the overall private rented sector is small. All in all, Burwell offers gentle growth and dependable demand, but it's best suited to those seeking long-term stability rather than rapid gains.

Live properties in Burwell

Investment properties in Burwell, East of England

3 bedroom detached house for sale
20% below median price

£450,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Toyse Lane, Burwell, Cambridge

Properties needing refurbishment in Burwell, East of England
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
On market for 176 days

£220,000

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Ash Grove, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25

Slow to sell properties in Burwell, East of England
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 17%

£300,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Hawthorn Way, Burwell, Cambs, CB25

Big price drop properties in Burwell, East of England
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
948 sq ft

£300,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Hawthorn Way, Burwell

Properties with planning granted in Burwell, East of England
Planning Granted
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
68% below median price

£59,995 - Guide Price

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Ash Grove, Burwell

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

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

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.0%

Best places to invest in Burwell

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CB254.4%4.8%£392 / 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.