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Property investment stats for Harleston, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Harleston.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Harleston offers a steady property market with a modest pace of change. Over the last three years, capital growth has moved by 13.0%, which annualises to 4.2%. However, the most recent year saw capital values change by -1.1%, hinting at some cooling after previous gains. The area’s median price per square foot stands at £307 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio of 5.6 suggests relative affordability compared to many parts of the country.

Liquidity is moderate, with 82 sales per year and homes spending an average of 81 days on the market. The local demographic skews older, with a high proportion of residents aged 60 and above, while the younger population is less represented.

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Key investment stats for Harleston

Median price per sq ft

£307 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-1.1%

Sales in past year

82

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

Live property stats in Harleston

Live prices in Harleston, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£300,000

25% of properties below...

£234,500

75% of properties below...

£347,500

Most expensive property

£775,000

Live listings

91

Median days on market

81

Should you invest in Harleston?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong three-year capital growth of 13.0%, which suggests the area has delivered solid returns over the medium term.
  • The current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £300,000, while the equivalent rent is £1,925, giving an opportunity to assess yield potential against local affordability.
  • The top-performing postcode district for rental yield offers 3.9%, which may appeal to investors focused on income rather than pure capital gain.

Risks

  • The most recent one-year capital growth figure of -1.1% may concern investors seeking short-term appreciation.
  • Properties spend an average of 81 days on the market, indicating that liquidity is not especially high and exits may require patience.
  • The local market is dominated by older residents, with a high proportion in the 60+ age group, so demand from younger buyers and renters may be limited.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Harleston’s outlook is steady but unspectacular. The three-year capital growth figure of 13.0% suggests that the area can deliver returns over the medium term, but the most recent year’s change of -1.1% hints that rapid gains are unlikely in the near future.

The price-to-income ratio of 5.6 keeps the area accessible for buyers, so affordability should underpin demand even if the pace of sales remains moderate. The older demographic profile means that rental demand from young professionals or students will be limited, but the local market is likely to remain stable. Investors should expect gradual, rather than dramatic, changes over the next year.

Live properties in Harleston

Investment properties in Harleston, East of England

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
27% below median price

£275,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Jays Green, Harleston

Properties needing refurbishment in Harleston, East of England
Needs Refurb
6 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 176 days

£675,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Mill House, Station Road, Harleston

Slow to sell properties in Harleston, East of England
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
312 sq ft

£75,000 - Offers in Excess of

1 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Wilderness Close, Harleston

Properties with planning granted in Harleston, East of England
Planning Granted
2 bedroom flat for sale
45% below median price

£110,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Malthouse Court, Harleston

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

Best places to invest in Harleston

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1IP203.9%1.8%£302 / 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.