Property investment stats for Dartford, South East

• The standout rental yield of 6.4% is particularly attractive to buy-to-let investors, especially given the even higher yield of 7.8% in the top-performing postcode district.
• Fast sales, with homes spending a median of 49 days on the market and no median discount to asking price (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), point to high liquidity and strong demand.
• The high prevalence of families and a large proportion of 30-40 year olds mean steady demand for three-bedroom houses, where the current median asking price is £425,000 and median rent is £2,000.

• One-year capital growth has changed by -1.4%, so investors focused on short-term appreciation may want to monitor trends closely.
• The rent-to-income ratio of 25.9% could indicate affordability pressures for tenants, which may limit rental growth if incomes do not keep pace.
• The area's appeal is strongly rooted in families, so shifts in demographics or local schools could impact demand.

Dartford’s fundamentals remain robust, with a three-year capital growth of 9.0% and annualised growth of 2.9%, showing that the market has delivered steady returns over the medium term. The high liquidity, as evidenced by properties selling at their asking price (£0 (the typical achieved discount)) and moving quickly, suggests that investor exits should be straightforward if circumstances change.

Rental demand is likely to stay solid, given the strong family presence and the area’s appeal to professionals, but affordability for tenants warrants watching. Overall, I expect Dartford to continue offering a balance of yield and stability, with its family-friendly profile and accessible pricing making it a sound choice for investors seeking reliable returns rather than speculative gains.