Property investment stats for Caterham, South East

• Rental yields are attractive for the region, with an average of 6.4% and the strongest postcode district achieving 6.8%.
• The family-oriented demographic, with the area in the 88th percentile for families, supports stable long-term demand for larger homes.
• Achievable discounts, as shown by the median achieved minus asking price of £6,500 (the typical achieved discount), may allow investors to negotiate favourable terms.

• Recent capital growth has changed by -4.8% over the past year, which may give pause to those seeking short-term gains.
• Liquidity is moderate, with homes taking a median of 65 days to sell, so quick exits may not always be possible.
• The private rental sector is in the 35th percentile locally, suggesting limited depth compared to more rental-heavy markets.

Over the next year, investors can expect a market that continues to favour stable, family-oriented demand. The combination of strong owner-occupation and a high proportion of families should underpin prices, even if capital growth remains modest as indicated by the 1.0% figure.

Rental yields are likely to remain a highlight, particularly for those focused on income rather than capital appreciation. With reasonable affordability (as shown by the 6.1 ratio) and a moderate discount between asking and achieved prices, there is scope for careful investors to find value. However, those seeking rapid capital gains or highly liquid exits may find better opportunities elsewhere.