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Property investment stats for Danbury, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Danbury.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Danbury is a classic commuter village with an established, mostly owner-occupied housing stock and a strong presence of families. The area is not exactly a hotspot for young professionals or renters, with private rented housing in the 1st percentile and a population aged 20-40 sitting well below the national average. The market has seen capital values change by -2.3% over the past year and by -0.9% over three years, with annualised growth over that period at -0.3%. Liquidity is steady, with homes taking an average of 102 days to sell and only 51 transactions a year, suggesting a relatively slow-moving market.

Affordability is stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 8.9, and the median price per square foot stands at £434 per sq ft. Investors will note that the top postcode district yields are at 4.4%, which is modest for the region.

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Key investment stats for Danbury

Median price per sq ft

£434 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-2.3%

Sales in past year

51

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

Live property stats in Danbury

Live prices in Danbury, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£735,000

25% of properties below...

£525,000

75% of properties below...

£1,150,000

Most expensive property

£3,000,000

Live listings

113

Median days on market

102

Should you invest in Danbury?

Opportunities

  • The high owner-occupation rate in the 71st percentile makes Danbury appealing for investors seeking stability and lower tenant turnover.
  • Families dominate the local demographic, accounting for a presence in the 76th percentile, which could support demand for larger homes such as 3-bedroom houses with a current median asking sale price of £624,998.
  • The professional and manager population is in the 70th percentile, potentially underpinning demand for higher-quality homes.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is almost non-existent, with a presence in the 1st percentile, which limits opportunities for buy-to-let investors.
  • Capital values have changed by -2.3% in the past year and by -0.9% over three years, signalling a market that may not deliver quick gains.
  • The population is heavily skewed towards those aged 60 and above, in the 84th percentile, which could mean limited long-term growth in demand from younger buyers or renters.

Outlook

The next twelve months in Danbury are likely to see more of the same: a slow, steady market with little sign of dramatic price movement. With the population ageing and the private rental sector barely registering, demand is expected to remain concentrated among families and older buyers.

Liquidity will probably stay modest, given the current average of 102 days and annual sales at 51. Investors looking for strong rental yields or rapid capital growth may find more dynamic opportunities elsewhere. For those seeking stability and low volatility, Danbury offers a measured, if unspectacular, investment environment.

Live properties in Danbury

Investment properties in Danbury, East of England

2 bedroom maisonette for sale
49% below median price

£279,995

2 bedroom maisonette for sale

Maldon Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, C...

Properties needing refurbishment in Danbury, East of England
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£310,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Wickhay Cottages, Chelmsford, CM3

Slow to sell properties in Danbury, East of England
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Hyde Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, Ess...

Big price drop properties in Danbury, East of England
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom detached house for sale
1,624 sq ft

£600,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom detached house for sale

St. Cleres Way, Chelmsford, CM3

Properties with planning granted in Danbury, East of England
Planning Granted
6 bedroom detached house for sale
24% below median price

£1,500,000

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Well Lane, Chelmsford, CM3

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Danbury, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Danbury

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CM34.4%1.6%£410 / 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.