Property investment stats for Daventry, East Midlands

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.1%, with the top postcode district offering an even higher yield of 5.2%.
• The median achieved minus asking price of £3,500 (the typical achieved discount) suggests there may be room for negotiation, potentially improving returns.
• The area’s family and couples household profile, both above the national median, could underpin stable long-term demand for larger homes.

• The 1-year capital growth of -4.0% shows a recent change in values, so short-term capital appreciation may be uncertain.
• The student and professional population percentiles are below national averages, which could limit demand from certain tenant groups.
• Social rented housing is relatively high in the area, which may affect the overall rental market dynamics for private landlords.

Looking ahead, Daventry’s affordability — highlighted by the price-to-income ratio of 4.9 and the rent-to-income ratio of 19.8% — should help maintain steady demand from both buyers and renters. With annualised growth over three years at 3.0% and a three-year capital growth of 9.2%, the area has shown resilience over the medium term even if recent price changes have been less positive.

Liquidity remains a strength, with properties moving in 32 days on average, so investors are unlikely to get stuck with unsold stock. The mix of family and couple households suggests demand for both houses and flats, with current asking prices and rents for 3-bedroom houses and 2-bedroom flats at £290,000, £1,225, £150,000 and £850 respectively. Overall, while capital growth may be slower in the short term, the fundamentals point to a market that rewards a patient, income-focused approach.