A complete guide to property investment in Cotgrave.
Last updated: 26 May 2026
Cotgrave attracts investors with its blend of steady capital growth and strong demand from families and couples. Over the past year, capital values have changed by 3.9%, while the three-year figure stands at 8.4%. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.4 keeps homes within reach for a wide range of buyers, and the median price per square foot is £261 per sq ft. Properties tend to move quickly, staying on the market for just 43 days, which is a sign of healthy liquidity.
Most homes are owner-occupied, and the proportion of private rented properties is low, so investors can expect relatively limited competition from other landlords. The achieved price typically comes in close to asking, with a median difference of £4,000 (the typical achieved discount).
Median price per sq ft
£261 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
3.9%
Sales in past year
110
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Cotgrave, East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£364,348
25% of properties below...
£279,625
75% of properties below...
£427,496
Most expensive property
£1,575,000
Live listings
70
Median days on market
43
Cotgrave’s outlook is quietly positive, with annualised capital growth over three years at 2.7%. The area’s strong family and couple demographics should keep demand for houses robust, and the low price-to-income ratio of 4.4 means affordability is not stretched.
Liquidity remains a strength, as homes only spend about 43 days on the market, and annual sales are healthy at 110. Rental yields in the top postcode district are attractive, but investors should be aware that the private rental sector is small. Overall, Cotgrave offers steady prospects for investors who value stability and consistent demand.
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Investment properties in Cotgrave, East Midlands

£240,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Westway, Cotgrave, Nottingham

£280,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Ash Lea Close, Cotgrave

£110,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom penthouse for sale
Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottingham...

£180,000
3 bedroom house for sale
Whitelands, Cotgrave, Nottingham
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• Median discount: £4,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,250 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £11,900 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.1%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.8%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%
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.