A complete guide to property investment in Freshwater and Totland.
Last updated: 3 November 2025
Freshwater and Totland sit on the quieter side of the property market, with a slower pace and a distinctly mature population — the area is in the 99th percentile for over-60s and just the 1st percentile for those aged 30-40. The market here tends to be steady, with capital growth over one year at 0.5% and annualised growth over three years at 3.7%. Properties are not flying off the shelves, taking on average 88 days to sell, and buyers typically secure a £10,000 (the typical achieved discount) discount. Prices are moderate, with the median price per square foot at £322 per sq ft.
Affordability is reasonable for the region, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 25.9%, making it accessible for buyers and renters alike.
Median price per sq ft
£322 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.6%
Capital growth (1y)
0.5%
Sales in past year
133
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Freshwater and Totland, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£325,000
25% of properties below...
£242,500
75% of properties below...
£482,500
Most expensive property
£4,395,000
Live listings
178
Median days on market
88
The outlook for Freshwater and Totland is one of gentle stability rather than rapid change. With an older population and a market that moves at a slower pace, investors can expect a steady environment with few surprises.
Given the annual sales of 133 and moderate price levels, the area should remain accessible for buyers, though the lack of younger households and families may limit future demand growth. Rental yields are not especially high, so the area is best suited to investors looking for gradual capital appreciation rather than strong income. Overall, the next year is likely to see more of the same: slow but steady progress, with opportunities for careful buyers who are happy to play the long game.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Freshwater and Totland, South East

£575,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Summers Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of ...

£99,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom park home for sale
Fort Warden Road, Totland Bay, Isle...

£995,000
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Totland Bay, Isle of Wight
The gap between asking and achieved creates room for disciplined offers.
• Median discount: £10,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £24,500 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 3.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.2%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.9%
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.