A complete guide to property investment in Chiswell Green.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Chiswell Green offers a snapshot of stability, with owner-occupied homes in the 94th percentile and families making up a large share of local households. The area’s housing market moves at a moderate pace, with homes spending an average of 58 days on the market, and annual sales sitting at 71. The local population skews older, with those aged 60 and above in the 76th percentile, while the presence of young adults and singles is relatively low. Prices reflect this demographic, with the current median asking price for a three-bedroom house at £627,500 and two-bedroom flats at £320,000.
Rental yields are modest at 3.0%, and the price-to-income ratio sits at 10.3, suggesting affordability is a challenge for some buyers. The rent-to-income ratio of 30.6% also points to a market where tenants are likely to be established professionals or families rather than young renters.
Median price per sq ft
£546 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.0%
Capital growth (1y)
-8.4%
Sales in past year
71
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Chiswell Green, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£700,000
25% of properties below...
£525,000
75% of properties below...
£876,250
Most expensive property
£1,750,000
Live listings
136
Median days on market
58
The outlook for Chiswell Green is defined by its stability and appeal to families and established professionals. With capital growth over three years at 4.7% and an annualised growth rate of 1.5%, the area has shown a slow but positive trend in property values. While recent short-term figures have changed by -8.4%, the long-term fundamentals remain steady due to high demand from owner-occupiers and a strong professional base.
Investors should expect gradual growth rather than rapid gains, and yields are likely to remain modest unless market dynamics shift. Liquidity is reasonable, with homes taking an average of 58 days to sell, which supports a relatively healthy market environment. The combination of high owner-occupation, strong family orientation, and professional demand suggests Chiswell Green will continue to offer solid, if unspectacular, prospects for those willing to take a long-term view.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Chiswell Green, East of England
£415,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Alder Close, Park Street, St. Alban...
£600,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Acers, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2...
£1,500,000 - Offers Over
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Ragged Hall Lane, St. Albans, AL2 3...
£675,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom bungalow for sale
The Mall, Park Street, St. Albans, ...
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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.