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Property investment stats for East Grinstead, South East

A complete guide to property investment in East Grinstead.

Last updated: 10 January 2026

Investment summary

East Grinstead sits comfortably in the commuter belt, with a strong presence of owner-occupiers and a healthy mix of professionals and families. The area shows a stable housing market, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.9 that suggests homes here are relatively accessible for buyers compared to much of the South East. Rental demand is steady, reflected in a rent-to-income ratio of 20.2%, and the average rental yield stands at 6.6%, which is quite attractive for investors.

Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 79 days on the market and a median discount of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount) indicating buyers have some negotiating power. Annual sales volume at 401 points to a market that is active but not overheated. The area’s population is skewed towards couples and older residents, with a moderate proportion of young professionals and families, making it a balanced, if slightly mature, community.

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Key investment stats for East Grinstead

Median price per sq ft

£433 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.4%

Sales in past year

401

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

Live property stats in East Grinstead

Live prices in East Grinstead, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£425,000

25% of properties below...

£240,000

75% of properties below...

£650,000

Most expensive property

£3,250,000

Live listings

268

Median days on market

79

Should you invest in East Grinstead?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 6.6% is appealing for investors seeking stable income, especially when the top postcode district offers yields up to 6.7%.
  • A price-to-income ratio of 5.9 and current asking prices such as £250,000 for a two-bedroom flat suggest entry points are more accessible than in many commuter towns.
  • The market’s median discount of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount) gives buyers room to negotiate, potentially improving returns.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -2.4%, which may signal short-term volatility or stagnation in house prices.
  • Properties spend an average of 79 days on the market, which could impact liquidity if you need to sell quickly.
  • The area’s population is somewhat older, and while stable, this could limit long-term rental growth from younger tenants or students.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the three-year annualised growth rate of 2.1% and total three-year capital growth of 6.3% suggest a steady, if unspectacular, performance for capital appreciation. Rental yields remain strong, and with asking rents for a three-bedroom house at £1,775, income prospects look solid for the coming year.

The market is balanced, with neither buyers nor sellers holding a dominant position, and the area continues to attract professionals and families. While the short-term price trend has changed by -2.4%, the fundamentals remain sound for investors with a medium- to long-term outlook. I’d expect stable demand and moderate price movements, with the potential for rental growth if younger households become a bigger part of the local mix.

Live properties in East Grinstead

Investment properties in East Grinstead, South East

6 bedroom detached house for sale
36% below median price

£699,950 - Offers in Excess of

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Sandhawes Hill, East Grinstead, Wes...

Properties needing refurbishment in East Grinstead, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
On market for 178 days

£200,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Fairfield Road, East Grinstead, RH1...

Slow to sell properties in East Grinstead, South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 15%

£55,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Portland Road, East Grinstead

Big price drop properties in East Grinstead, South East
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
3,288 sq ft

£1,400,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Holtye Road, East Grinstead, West S...

Properties with planning granted in East Grinstead, South East
Planning Granted
2 bedroom apartment for sale
67% below median price

£110,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

St James Court, St James Road, East...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in East Grinstead, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom apartment for sale
34% below median price

£160,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom apartment for sale

College Lane, East Grinstead, West ...

Auction properties in East Grinstead, South East
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.0%

Best places to invest in East Grinstead

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1RH196.7%2.1%£436 / 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.