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Property investment stats for Groby, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Groby.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Groby is a village that stands out for its remarkable owner-occupier profile, sitting in the 99th percentile nationally, and a strong family orientation, with families making up a significant share of households. The market here has seen a capital growth over three years of 11.6%, which annualises to 3.7%; however, the most recent year has seen prices change by -3.4%. Properties are moving quickly, with an average of 27 days on the market, and the typical property sells for around its asking price, as shown by a £0 (the typical achieved discount).

Affordability is relatively favourable, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.8, and the median price per square foot is £311 per sq ft. The market is small in terms of liquidity, with 89 sales annually, but this also suggests a close-knit and stable community.

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Key investment stats for Groby

Median price per sq ft

£311 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-3.4%

Sales in past year

89

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

Live property stats in Groby

Live prices in Groby, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£410,000

25% of properties below...

£279,950

75% of properties below...

£575,000

Most expensive property

£2,300,000

Live listings

65

Median days on market

27

Should you invest in Groby?

Opportunities

  • The strong owner-occupier presence in Groby, in the 99th percentile, can mean a more stable and less transient neighbourhood, which is often appealing to families and long-term tenants.
  • Properties here tend to sell for their asking price, with a £0 (the typical achieved discount), and move quickly, with an average of 27 days, indicating robust demand and efficient liquidity for sellers.
  • The top rental yield in the area is 4.1%, which, while not the highest in the country, is underpinned by a family-heavy demographic and a low private rental sector, potentially reducing competition for quality rental homes.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is in the 1st percentile nationally, meaning opportunities for buy-to-let investors are limited by the sheer lack of rental stock and demand.
  • The most recent year saw capital values change by -3.4%, which may signal some short-term volatility or cooling in the market.
  • With the population aged 60+ in the 87th percentile, there is a risk that future demand may shift as this demographic ages and household needs change.

Outlook

The outlook for Groby is one of measured stability, with the owner-occupier dominance and family focus likely to keep the market resilient. The affordability, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 4.8, should support steady demand among local buyers, particularly families seeking a long-term home.

While rental yields such as 4.1% may not draw in speculative investors, the limited private rental stock could offer opportunities for those targeting high-quality, long-term tenants. The recent change in capital values by -3.4% is worth monitoring, but the three-year growth of 11.6% suggests that fundamentals remain sound.

Overall, investors should expect slow and steady rather than spectacular returns, with liquidity supported by quick sales and properties achieving their asking prices. Groby will likely continue to appeal most to those who value community, stability and a family-friendly environment.

Live properties in Groby

Investment properties in Groby, East Midlands

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 117 days

£310,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Poppy Close, Groby, Leicester, Leic...

Slow to sell properties in Groby, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
25% below median price

£292,500

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Farr Wood Close, Groby, Leicester

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Groby, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

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

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £11,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

Best places to invest in Groby

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE64.1%4.2%£309 / 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.