Property investment stats for Durrington, South West

• The price-to-income ratio of 4.6 suggests that homes are relatively affordable for local earners compared to many other parts of Britain.
• Investors can find strong rental yields of 4.9% in the top-performing local postcode district, appealing for those looking at buy-to-let.
• With a median achieved minus asking price of £1,750 (the typical achieved discount), buyers may be able to negotiate below asking prices, which could help with initial returns.

• The capital growth over the past year of -4.0% shows that prices have not been rising recently, so short-term capital gains may be limited.
• Liquidity is modest, with annual sales at 50 and typical homes spending 49 days on the market, so it may take time to sell if you need to exit quickly.
• The area does not have a large student or young professional population, as shown by low percentiles, so demand from these groups could be limited.

Looking ahead, Durrington's property market seems likely to remain steady, with affordability anchored by the price-to-income ratio of 4.6 and a family-friendly demographic mix. Rental investors may continue to benefit from yields of 4.9% in the top local district, though the private rented sector is neither over- nor under-supplied in the context of Britain.

While the most recent year saw capital growth change by -4.0%, the three-year trend of 9.1% suggests there is still a foundation for medium-term optimism. Properties may not fly off the shelves, but with 49 days on the market, there is no need for panic selling either. For investors who value a calm, balanced market with a tilt towards families and couples, Durrington remains an appealing, if understated, choice.