Property investment stats for Cookham, South East

• The top postcode district offers a rental yield of 5.5%, which stands out compared to the area average.
• The strong presence of professionals and managers in the 94th percentile may support stable demand for quality homes and rental properties.
• High owner-occupier levels and a low unemployment rate percentile of 22 suggest a stable, affluent resident base.

• Overall rental yields are modest at 2.6%, which may limit income potential for buy-to-let investors.
• Capital growth has changed by -0.8% over one year and by -1.7% over three years, indicating subdued price momentum.
• The area has a low proportion of private renters, in the 21st percentile, which could impact rental demand for investors targeting the lettings market.

Looking ahead, Cookham’s property market is likely to remain underpinned by its affluent, well-educated population and high rates of owner occupation. While capital growth has changed by -0.8% in the past year and by -0.6% on an annualised three-year basis, the area’s appeal among families and couples may continue to support underlying demand.

Liquidity remains reasonable, with homes spending around 63 days on the market and annual sales at 65. Affordability is stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 8.4 and rent-to-income at 24.8%, which may temper future growth. Investors should expect stable performance rather than rapid gains, with pockets of opportunity for those focused on the highest-yielding segments.