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Property investment stats for Chorleywood, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Chorleywood.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Chorleywood is a leafy, affluent village with a strong family presence and a high rate of owner-occupied homes, sitting in the 98th and 96th percentiles nationally. The area’s market has seen some softening, with capital growth over the past year changing by -4.6%, though the three-year figure is more reassuring at 5.9%. Property here is not cheap, with a median price per square foot of £604 per sq ft, and affordability is stretched, reflected in a price-to-income ratio of 12.0.

Rental yields are moderate at 3.5%, but certain pockets (like WD3) offer stronger returns, with yields up to 4.7%. Liquidity is steady, with homes spending an average of 120 days on the market and buyers achieving a median discount of £20,000 (the typical achieved discount). Demand remains underpinned by families and professionals, and the student population is surprisingly high, in the 75th percentile.

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Key investment stats for Chorleywood

Median price per sq ft

£604 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-4.6%

Sales in past year

148

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

Live property stats in Chorleywood

Live prices in Chorleywood, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£1,195,000

25% of properties below...

£625,000

75% of properties below...

£1,872,500

Most expensive property

£6,950,000

Live listings

123

Median days on market

120

Should you invest in Chorleywood?

Opportunities

  • The family-friendly nature of Chorleywood, with a households-in-families percentile of 98, supports steady demand for larger homes, especially 3-bedroom houses at a current median asking price of £775,000.
  • There is a strong professional and degree-educated population (97th and 90th percentiles), which underpins rental demand, especially for quality 2-bedroom flats with median asking rents of £1,750.
  • Investors can find attractive yields in select pockets, with the top postcode district offering a rental yield of 4.7%.

Risks

  • Affordability is a challenge, with a price-to-income ratio of 12.0 and a rent-to-income ratio of 37.6%, which could limit future price growth and rental increases.
  • The market has softened recently, with capital growth over the past year changing by -4.6%, and properties are taking an average of 120 days to sell.
  • The private rented sector is small (5th percentile), so letting options may be limited and tenant turnover could be lower than in more rental-heavy areas.

Outlook

The next 12 months in Chorleywood are likely to be steady but not spectacular for investors. While short-term capital growth has changed by -4.6%, the three-year annualised figure of 1.9% suggests longer-term stability. Family demand and the area’s appeal to professionals should support both sales and rental markets, though affordability pressures are not going away.

Yields will remain moderate in most of Chorleywood, but investors willing to hunt for the right property or postcode can uncover stronger returns, as shown by the top district’s yield of 4.7%. With high owner-occupation and a limited rental sector, expect lower liquidity and less competition from other landlords. All in all, Chorleywood is a safe bet for patient investors who value stability and a strong family market.

Live properties in Chorleywood

Investment properties in Chorleywood, East of England

Detached house for sale
37% below median price

£925,000 - Guide Price

Detached house for sale

Berry Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmanswo...

Properties needing refurbishment in Chorleywood, East of England
Needs Refurb
6 bedroom detached house for sale
52% below median price

£3,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Long Lane, Heronsgate, WD3

Priced to sell properties in Chorleywood, East of England
Priced to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£1,445,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Timberidge, Loudwater, WD3

Slow to sell properties in Chorleywood, East of England
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 10%

£1,250,000 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Chess Lane, Loudwater, Rickmanswort...

Big price drop properties in Chorleywood, East of England
Big Price Drop
10 bedroom detached house for sale
10,552 sq ft

£2,500,000 - Offers in Excess of

10 bedroom detached house for sale

Troutstream Way, Loudwater, Rickman...

Properties with planning granted in Chorleywood, East of England
Planning Granted
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
52% below median price

£150,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Chorleywood Lodge, Chorleywood Lodg...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Chorleywood, East of England
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 > £75,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £110,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 5.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 9.0%

Best places to invest in Chorleywood

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1WD34.7%2.4%£594 / 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.