A complete guide to property investment in Cheshunt.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Cheshunt sits just outside London and has seen steady property growth, with a 1-year capital growth of 0.5% and an annualised growth over three years of 1.8%. The area is known for its strong family presence, ranking in the 93rd percentile for family households, and offers a solid base of owner-occupied homes in the 70th percentile. Property liquidity is reasonable, with homes spending an average of 50 days on the market and a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers have some room to negotiate but demand remains resilient.
Rental yields are attractive, with an average rental yield of 5.8% and the top local district yielding 6.3%, making it a draw for investors seeking income as much as growth. Affordability is moderate, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.0 and a rent-to-income ratio of 30.2%, which places Cheshunt in a competitive position compared to other commuter towns.
Median price per sq ft
£467 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.8%
Capital growth (1y)
0.5%
Sales in past year
451
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Cheshunt, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£586,500
25% of properties below...
£426,250
75% of properties below...
£799,999
Most expensive property
£3,500,000
Live listings
370
Median days on market
50
Over the next year, Cheshunt’s property market is likely to remain steady. The 1-year capital growth of 0.5% shows the area is not a hotspot for rapid appreciation, but its family-friendly appeal and owner-occupied stability provide resilience during market shifts.
Investors can expect ongoing demand for quality rental homes, especially given the strong rental yields of 5.8% and the draw for families. Liquidity should stay healthy, with properties typically selling within 50 days and a robust annual sales volume of 451. Overall, Cheshunt offers a balanced mix of income and stability, but investors should temper expectations for quick capital gains.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Cheshunt, East of England
£495,000
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Great Cambridge Road, Cheshunt
£485,000
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Kingsmead, Waltham Cross
£99,995
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Turners Hill, Cheshunt
£1,825,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Plot 6, Alessandra Grove, Newgatest...
£125,000
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
High Street, Waltham Cross
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.4%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.2%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.