Property investment stats for Caversham, South East

• The strong owner-occupier and family base creates stable, long-term demand for houses, especially three-bedroom properties with a current median asking price of £490,000 and rent of £1,950.
• Rental yields are competitive for the region, with an average of 4.6% and the top postcode district at 4.5%.
• The area’s high proportion of professionals and managers (in the 90th percentile) supports demand for quality rental accommodation and resale homes.

• Recent capital growth has changed by -2.7% over the past year, which may signal a period of slower price appreciation.
• The private rental sector is smaller than average, sitting in the 37th percentile, which could limit options for investors focusing solely on lettings.
• The rent-to-income ratio is 21.1%, so affordability could become a concern for some tenants if rents rise further.

Over the next 12 months, Caversham is likely to see steady demand from families and professionals, given its strong employment profile and owner-occupier dominance. The annualised growth rate of 1.5% over the past three years suggests the market is stable, if unspectacular, in terms of capital appreciation.

Rental yields of 4.6% and a median discount of £6,250 (the typical achieved discount) on sales may attract value-focused investors. Liquidity should remain reasonable, with properties taking a median of 63 days to sell.

Overall, investors can expect a balanced market, with moderate risk and stable long-term prospects, though rapid price gains seem unlikely in the short term.