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Property investment stats for Crowthorne, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Crowthorne.

Last updated: 10 January 2026

Investment summary

Crowthorne attracts investors looking for stability, with a very high rate of owner-occupation in the 97th percentile and a small private rented sector in the 15th percentile. The area’s property market is marked by a relatively quick average time to sell, with homes spending around 56 days on the market and sellers typically accepting a £8,000 (the typical achieved discount) discount. While the past year saw capital values change by -2.9%, over three years the growth is 3.7%, or an annualised rate of 1.2%.

Affordability is moderate for the South East, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.0 and a rent-to-income ratio of 23.1%. Rental yields are steady, sitting at 5.1%, and the top-performing postcode district matches this figure. The area’s demographic profile is weighted towards families and older residents, with low numbers of younger adults and single occupiers.

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Key investment stats for Crowthorne

Median price per sq ft

£447 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.9%

Sales in past year

218

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

Live property stats in Crowthorne

Live prices in Crowthorne, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£530,000

25% of properties below...

£272,500

75% of properties below...

£712,475

Most expensive property

£2,750,000

Live listings

111

Median days on market

56

Should you invest in Crowthorne?

Opportunities

  • The local rental market offers 5.1% yields, which are consistent across the top postcode district.
  • Median asking rents for a three-bedroom house (£2,200) and a two-bedroom flat (£1,350) suggest reliable tenant demand among families and professionals.
  • Homes are selling at a median discount of £8,000 (the typical achieved discount), providing buyers some negotiation leverage.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is small, in the 15th percentile, which could limit tenant choice and liquidity for future resale to landlords.
  • Capital growth has changed by -2.9% over the last year, highlighting potential volatility or stagnation in the short term.
  • The population is skewed towards older residents and families, so demand from younger renters may be limited.

Outlook

Over the next year, investors in Crowthorne can expect a market driven by owner-occupiers and family buyers, with limited speculative activity. The high rate of owner-occupation and low unemployment (in the 9th percentile) should underpin local stability, even if capital growth remains modest.

Rental yields of 5.1% and the consistent performance across the top postcode district point to steady, if unspectacular, returns for those focused on income. With asking prices for three-bedroom houses at £550,000 and two-bedroom flats at £277,500, affordability will remain a consideration, but the area’s demographic appeal is unlikely to shift rapidly. Investors should expect gradual, rather than dramatic, changes in both pricing and demand.

Live properties in Crowthorne

Investment properties in Crowthorne, South East

2 bedroom apartment for sale
28% below median price

£225,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Shaw Park, Crowthorne, Berkshire

Properties needing refurbishment in Crowthorne, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 175 days

£299,995

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Alpha House, Napier Road, Crowthorn...

Slow to sell properties in Crowthorne, South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 20%

£175,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Birch Place, Crowthorne

Big price drop properties in Crowthorne, South East
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
1,890 sq ft

£875,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Barwell Close, Crowthorne, Berkshir...

Properties with planning granted in Crowthorne, South East
Planning Granted
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
53% below median price

£120,000

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Copenhagen Walk, Crowthorne

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Crowthorne, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom apartment for sale
28% below median price

£185,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

High Street, Crowthorne, Berkshire,...

Auction properties in Crowthorne, South East
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £8,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £16,250 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £35,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.7%

Best places to invest in Crowthorne

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1RG455.1%1.1%£446 / sq ft
2RG405.1%4.1%£473 / 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.