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Property investment stats for Chandler's Ford, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Chandler's Ford.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Chandler's Ford offers a relatively stable environment for property investors, supported by a strong owner-occupier presence in the 94th percentile and a high proportion of families and couples. The area’s median price per square foot of £404 per sq ft and the price-to-income ratio of 5.2 suggest a market that is more affordable than many in the South East, while still attracting professional households in the 82nd percentile. Rental yields are steady at 4.5%, with the top-performing district matching this figure, and the achieved minus asking price median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) indicates buyers have some room for negotiation. Sales liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 51 days on the market and 409 transactions annually.

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Key investment stats for Chandler's Ford

Median price per sq ft

£404 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.2%

Sales in past year

409

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

Live property stats in Chandler's Ford

Live prices in Chandler's Ford, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£465,000

25% of properties below...

£350,000

75% of properties below...

£695,000

Most expensive property

£1,900,000

Live listings

173

Median days on market

51

Should you invest in Chandler's Ford?

Opportunities

  • Investors benefit from strong rental yields of 4.5% in the area, providing stable income potential.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 5.2 points to relative affordability for owner-occupiers, which can help underpin demand for both sales and rentals.
  • The high proportion of families and professionals in the 75th and 82nd percentiles respectively creates a dependable tenant base, particularly for larger homes.

Risks

  • Capital growth has changed by -2.2% over the past year, which may temper short-term returns.
  • The private rented sector is in the 15th percentile, so opportunities to expand rental portfolios could be limited by low rental stock.
  • The population aged 20-30 is in the 9th percentile, which could limit demand for smaller rental units or flats.

Outlook

The next 12 months in Chandler's Ford are likely to see continued stability, with the market anchored by high owner-occupancy and a solid professional base. Given the annualised growth of 2.6% over the past three years, investors should expect steady but modest capital appreciation rather than rapid gains.

Rents and sale prices for typical family homes and flats — such as a £400,000 for a three-bedroom house and £1,225 for a two-bedroom flat — are likely to remain resilient, supported by demand from families and professionals. However, with the private rental sector being relatively small, investors may face competition for available properties. Overall, Chandler's Ford offers a measured, low-volatility environment for investors seeking reliable returns without the drama of more speculative markets.

Live properties in Chandler's Ford

Investment properties in Chandler's Ford, South East

2 bedroom bungalow for sale
36% below median price

£220,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Leigh Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastle...

Properties needing refurbishment in Chandler's Ford, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom house for sale
On market for 177 days

£280,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom house for sale

Devon Drive, Chandler's Ford, Eastl...

Slow to sell properties in Chandler's Ford, South East
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom chalet for sale
Reduced by 11%

£400,000

3 bedroom chalet for sale

Merrieleas Drive, Chandler's Ford

Big price drop properties in Chandler's Ford, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
43% below median price

£425,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Pine Crescent, Hiltingbury, Chandle...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Chandler's Ford, 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: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,400 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.5%

Best places to invest in Chandler's Ford

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SO534.5%2.6%£404 / 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.