Property investment stats for Great Bookham and Fetcham, South East

• Investors looking for stability may be drawn to the area’s high owner-occupation rate and relatively low turnover, which can mean less volatility and fewer surprises.
• There are pockets of stronger rental performance, with the top postcode district offering rental yields of 6.2%, well above the area average.
• The median achieved price is £14,950 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, which gives buyers some negotiating room and potential value when entering the market.

• The average rental yield of 2.6% is low, so buy-to-let investors may struggle to achieve compelling returns unless they target the very best-performing micro-locations.
• Capital growth has been modest, with only 5.8% over three years and a 1-year change of -1.1%, so investors should not expect rapid appreciation.
• The demographic profile is heavily weighted towards older residents, which may limit future demand from younger buyers and renters.

Looking ahead, the market in Great Bookham and Fetcham is likely to remain steady rather than spectacular. The area’s appeal to families and older buyers should underpin demand, but the lack of a younger population and a low proportion of private renters suggest limited growth in the rental sector.

Given the median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £649,950 and the median asking rent is £2,300, affordability may act as a brake on further price rises. Investors seeking capital growth will need patience, as the area’s annualised growth of 1.9% points to slow and steady rather than dramatic gains.

For those who value predictability and are comfortable with modest yields, Great Bookham and Fetcham offer a safe haven, but the days of easy wins are likely behind us.