Property investment stats for Great Malvern, West Midlands

• The average rental yield of 4.5% is competitive for the region, and the top-performing postcode district achieves yields of 4.5%.
• Properties are selling at or above asking price, as shown by the median discount to asking price of £0 (the typical achieved discount), which suggests strong buyer interest and firm pricing.
• The market’s annual sales volume of 502 and relatively short median days on market of 47 days point to good liquidity for both buyers and sellers.

• The area’s population skews older, with a high proportion aged 60 and above, which may limit demand growth from younger buyers or families.
• Families and younger adults are underrepresented, with both the 30-40 age group and families in the lower percentiles, potentially affecting long-term rental demand.
• The proportion of homes in the private rented sector is in the lower third nationally, which may constrain opportunities for rapid rental portfolio expansion.

Looking ahead, Great Malvern’s property market appears set for continued steady performance. The combination of one-year capital growth of 5.5% and a three-year annualised growth of 4.0% suggests that investors can expect gradual appreciation rather than dramatic gains. With properties generally selling at or above asking price and a median days on market of 47 days, liquidity should remain robust barring any major economic shocks.

Affordability is likely to remain relatively stable, given the current price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios. However, the area’s demographic profile means that demand from younger renters and families may not see much growth in the near term. Overall, investors seeking a reliable, low-drama market with a mature resident base will find Great Malvern a solid choice.