Property investment stats for Fareham, South East

• The average rental yield of 5.6% is attractive for investors seeking steady income streams.
• The top-performing postcode district delivers a yield of 5.5%, suggesting there are micro-markets with particularly strong returns.
• The price-to-income ratio of 5.4 supports the case for continued demand from owner-occupiers, which can underpin long-term capital values.

• The population is skewed older, with the 60+ age group in the 81st percentile, which could slow future demand growth from younger buyers and renters.
• Private rented housing is in the lower quartile nationally, so rental demand may be less robust compared to areas with a larger tenant base.
• The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) indicates buyers have the upper hand, which could lead to longer selling times or price adjustments if demand softens.

Looking ahead, Fareham’s property market is likely to remain steady, with moderate capital growth and reliable rental returns. The annualised growth over three years of 3.2% suggests the area is not prone to dramatic swings, which will appeal to cautious investors. The combination of a competitive rental yield and a reasonable price-to-income ratio is likely to support continued interest from both investors and owner-occupiers.

With properties taking a median of 79 days to sell and a healthy volume of annual sales at 571, liquidity should remain sufficient for most investors. While the older demographic may limit rapid growth, the area’s stability and consistent demand from couples and owner-occupiers (both in the 80th percentile or higher) provide a solid foundation for the next twelve months.