Property investment stats for Farnborough, South East

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.8%, with the top postcode district achieving yields of 7.4%.
• The area’s family-oriented demographic (77th percentile for families) helps drive demand for three-bedroom houses, where the current median asking rent is £1,750.
• Liquidity is good, with properties taking just 49 days to sell and a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), making it easier to enter or exit the market.

• Capital growth has changed by -1.9% in the past year, which could concern those looking for short-term price gains.
• The market’s affordability ratios are only moderate, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.3, so there is a limit to how far prices can stretch relative to local incomes.
• While rental yields are strong, the area doesn’t have a particularly large student or young professional population, which may limit demand for smaller flats.

Looking ahead, Farnborough’s fundamentals suggest a stable if unspectacular market for the next year. Rental demand should remain strong, given the high proportion of families and the solid affordability profile. Investors can expect continued interest in three-bedroom houses, with asking rents around £1,750, and two-bedroom flats at £1,400.

Capital growth is likely to be modest, given the recent one-year change of -1.9%, but the three-year annualised growth of 2.0% provides some reassurance for those with a longer investment horizon. Liquidity should remain healthy, and the discount between achieved and asking prices at £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggests there is room to negotiate. Overall, Farnborough looks set to offer reliable rental returns rather than dramatic capital appreciation in the near term.