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Property investment stats for Godmanchester, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Godmanchester.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Godmanchester sits comfortably as a family-oriented market town, with a strong presence of couples and a good proportion of owner-occupied homes. The area shows a balance between affordability and demand, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.5 and a rent-to-income ratio of 19.1%. Recent data reveals that properties are typically selling at their asking price, with a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount), and sales liquidity is decent, as homes spend an average of 56 days on the market. The market has seen some capital growth over three years, with an annualised growth of 3.0%, though the past year has been less positive, with a 1-year capital growth of -2.3%.

Rental yields are moderate, with the average at 3.6%, but investors looking for the best returns should note the top postcode district, which delivers a stronger yield of 5.5%.

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Key investment stats for Godmanchester

Median price per sq ft

£336 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.3%

Sales in past year

148

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

Live property stats in Godmanchester

Live prices in Godmanchester, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£339,995

25% of properties below...

£230,000

75% of properties below...

£450,000

Most expensive property

£3,250,000

Live listings

65

Median days on market

56

Should you invest in Godmanchester?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers a notably higher rental yield of 5.5%, which could appeal to yield-focused investors.
  • Properties are selling at their asking price, with a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting steady demand and little need for heavy negotiation.
  • The area is attractive to couples and families, with a high couples household percentile and a balanced mix of owner-occupied and private rented homes, supporting both rental and resale markets.

Risks

  • The 1-year capital growth is -2.3%, which may signal short-term volatility or cooling in the market.
  • Rental yields are only moderate at 3.6%, so investors solely seeking high cash returns may need to be selective.
  • With annual sales at 148, liquidity is reasonable but not exceptional, which could affect exit speed for larger portfolios.

Outlook

The outlook for Godmanchester is one of cautious optimism. While the past year has seen capital growth change by -2.3%, the three-year trend is more encouraging, with an annualised growth rate of 3.0%.

Affordability remains a draw, with the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios both sitting at levels that should appeal to buyers and renters alike. Investors can expect a steady, if not spectacular, market, with properties continuing to sell at or near asking prices and a balanced local demographic supporting demand. Those seeking higher yields may find opportunities by targeting the top-performing postcode district, but overall, Godmanchester is best suited to investors with a medium- to long-term view who value stability and resilience over rapid gains.

Live properties in Godmanchester

Investment properties in Godmanchester, East of England

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 172 days

£250,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Hudpool, Godmanchester, Huntingdon.

Slow to sell properties in Godmanchester, East of England
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 18%

£90,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Godmanchester, Huntingdon

Big price drop properties in Godmanchester, East of England
Big Price Drop
1 bedroom flat for sale
50% below median price

£70,000 - Offers in Excess of

1 bedroom flat for sale

The Chestnuts, Godmanchester, Hunti...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Godmanchester, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

Best places to invest in Godmanchester

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PE295.5%2.6%£314 / 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.