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Property investment stats for Chalfont St Peter, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Chalfont St Peter.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Chalfont St Peter is a well-established village with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes, sitting in the 95th percentile nationally. The area is known for its stability, with families making up a significant share of households and a notably high percentage of professionals and degree-educated residents. Property prices are relatively high, as shown by the median price per square foot of £570 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 8.8, reflecting strong demand from affluent buyers. Rental yields are moderate, with the average rental yield at 4.0%, and the private rented sector is less prominent here than in many other areas.

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Key investment stats for Chalfont St Peter

Median price per sq ft

£570 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.0%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.6%

Sales in past year

148

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

Live property stats in Chalfont St Peter

Live prices in Chalfont St Peter, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£800,000

25% of properties below...

£570,000

75% of properties below...

£1,200,000

Most expensive property

£6,000,000

Live listings

207

Median days on market

88

Should you invest in Chalfont St Peter?

Opportunities

  • The top performing postcode for rental yields in the area offers 4.2%, which may appeal to investors seeking steady returns.
  • Achieved prices are typically below asking, with a median discount of £20,000 (the typical achieved discount), which could give buyers some negotiating room.
  • The area’s high proportion of families and older residents suggests stable long-term tenancies and low turnover for the right property types.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -3.6%, which may concern investors looking for short-term appreciation.
  • Liquidity can be slower, with properties spending an average of 88 days before selling.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 27.8% indicates that affordability could be stretched for some tenants, potentially limiting rental growth.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Chalfont St Peter’s appeal to families and professionals is likely to persist, supported by its high owner-occupation rate and stable demographic mix. The market may remain steady but not especially fast-moving, as shown by the annual sales of 148 and typical time on the market.

With annualised price growth over three years at 1.6% and a three-year capital growth of 4.8%, the area has shown resilience over the medium term. Investors should expect moderate rental yields and a relatively high entry price, but also a reliable tenant base and low volatility. The next twelve months are likely to bring continued stability, with limited rapid growth but also little sign of major downside risk.

Live properties in Chalfont St Peter

Investment properties in Chalfont St Peter, South East

4 bedroom detached house for sale
27% below median price

£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Claydon End, Chalfont St. Peter, Ge...

Properties needing refurbishment in Chalfont St Peter, South East
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 168 days

£925,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Grove Lane, Chalfont St. Peter, Ger...

Slow to sell properties in Chalfont St Peter, South East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 23%

£384,995

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Marple Lane, Chalfont St. Peter, ...

Big price drop properties in Chalfont St Peter, South East
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
2,920 sq ft

£1,350,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Ridgemount End, Chalfont St. Peter,...

Properties with planning granted in Chalfont St Peter, South East
Planning Granted
4 bedroom bungalow for sale
41% below median price

£695,000

4 bedroom bungalow for sale

Gravel Hill, Chalfont St. Peter, Ge...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Chalfont St Peter, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £20,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £35,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £91,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.3%

Best places to invest in Chalfont St Peter

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SL94.2%1.3%£569 / 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.