A complete guide to property investment in Emsworth.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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.
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 prices in Emsworth, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Emsworth, South East
£725,000
5 bedroom detached house for sale
New Brighton Road, Emsworth
£775,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Woodlands Avenue, Emsworth
£1,995,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom town house for sale
Stanley Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, ...
£450,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Victoria Road, Emsworth
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.