Property investment stats for Downham Market, East of England

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.0%, particularly in the top-performing postcode district, which achieves 4.1%.
• The median sale price for a 2-bedroom flat is £117,500, offering a relatively low entry point for those looking to diversify or begin a portfolio.
• With a median achieved minus asking price of £6,750 (the typical achieved discount), buyers may have room to negotiate and secure properties below asking price.

• The area has a high proportion of residents aged 60 and above (in the 92nd percentile), which could impact long-term tenant demand and market vibrancy.
• The student and young professional population percentiles are low, suggesting limited demand from these typically mobile renter groups.
• Families are underrepresented (in the 10th percentile), which may limit the appeal of larger properties in the local rental market.

The market in Downham Market looks set to continue its steady performance over the next year, with no dramatic shifts expected in either direction. The combination of affordable asking prices for both 3-bedroom houses (£320,000) and 2-bedroom flats (£117,500) is likely to underpin demand from a broad base of renters and buyers.

Given the rental yields of 4.0% and the annualised growth rate of 4.3%, investors can expect returns that are consistent with the area's recent history. Liquidity is likely to remain stable, as indicated by the current days on market of 58 days. While the older demographic may shape the market's character, it also brings stability and low volatility, which may appeal to risk-averse investors.