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Property investment stats for Emsworth, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Emsworth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Emsworth sits at the higher end of the market, with a median price per square foot of £419 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 7.3, making affordability a real consideration for buyers. The area is dominated by older residents, with the population aged 60 and above in the 98th percentile nationally, while the proportion of families and younger adults is especially low. Most households are owner-occupied (80th percentile), which can limit the pool of available properties and slow turnover. Liquidity is moderate, with annual sales of 162 and homes spending an average of 81 days on the market.

Rental yields are modest at 3.5%, but select postcodes can offer better returns, with the top district reaching 4.2%. Recent capital growth has been mixed, with a 1-year growth of -2.6% but a steadier 3-year growth of 6.4%, suggesting a market that rewards patience rather than quick gains.

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Key investment stats for Emsworth

Median price per sq ft

£419 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.6%

Sales in past year

162

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

Live property stats in Emsworth

Live prices in Emsworth, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£490,000

25% of properties below...

£375,000

75% of properties below...

£677,500

Most expensive property

£2,950,000

Live listings

192

Median days on market

81

Should you invest in Emsworth?

Opportunities

  • Investors seeking stability may appreciate the high owner-occupancy and older demographic, which tends to support long-term property values.
  • The top-performing postcode district offers a higher rental yield of 4.2%, appealing to those focused on income.
  • The median discount of £2,750 (the typical achieved discount) suggests room for negotiation on purchase price, which can improve overall returns.

Risks

  • The low proportion of young adults and families could limit future rental demand and reduce market dynamism.
  • Modest rental yields of 3.5% and a 1-year capital growth of -2.6% mean returns may lag behind more vibrant markets.
  • With a days on market of 81 days, liquidity is only moderate, so quick exits may not be possible.

Outlook

The market in Emsworth is likely to remain steady, supported by a stable, older population and a high rate of owner-occupancy. Investors looking for rapid growth or strong rental yields may find other areas more appealing, given the 1-year capital growth of -2.6% and rental yields of 3.5%. However, the area’s appeal to retirees and established professionals should underpin long-term values.

Affordability will continue to be a challenge, particularly for younger buyers, as reflected in the price-to-income ratio of 7.3. For those with a long-term horizon, Emsworth offers a calm, predictable market, but opportunities for outsized returns are limited unless one can secure property at a meaningful discount.

Live properties in Emsworth

Investment properties in Emsworth, South East

5 bedroom detached house for sale
48% below median price

£725,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

New Brighton Road, Emsworth

Properties needing refurbishment in Emsworth, South East
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 173 days

£775,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Woodlands Avenue, Emsworth

Slow to sell properties in Emsworth, South East
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom town house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£1,995,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom town house for sale

Stanley Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, ...

Big price drop properties in Emsworth, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
40% below median price

£450,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Victoria Road, Emsworth

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Emsworth, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,750

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,625 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £16,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

Best places to invest in Emsworth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PO104.2%2.6%£412 / 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.