Property investment stats for Buxton (High Peak), East Midlands

• The average rental yield of 4.6% is attractive for those seeking income, with the highest yields found in the SK17 area at 4.2%.
• The price-to-income ratio of 5.4 keeps entry costs manageable, and the median sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £280,000.
• Liquidity is solid, with properties selling after an average of 33 days and a median achieved versus asking price difference of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount).

• The market is skewed towards single occupiers, in the 96th percentile, so investors focused on family lets may find demand limited.
• Population aged 60 and above is in the 79th percentile, which could affect long-term rental demand growth if younger cohorts do not increase.
• Professional and manager populations are only in the 38th percentile, which may limit the premium rental market.

Looking ahead, Buxton is likely to see stable performance, underpinned by solid liquidity and a private rented sector that is well above average in size. Given the 5.8% annualised growth over three years, investors can expect steady capital appreciation rather than dramatic spikes. The area’s affordability, reflected in a price-to-income ratio of 5.4, should help maintain demand from both buyers and renters.

Rental yields are likely to remain healthy, with the average at 4.6% and the top district achieving 4.2%. However, the dominance of single occupiers and an older population could shape the type of properties in demand. Investors targeting flexible, smaller units may find the most consistent returns in the coming year.