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Property investment stats for Hawkinge, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Hawkinge.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Hawkinge stands out as a family-friendly spot, with a very high share of family households and owner-occupiers compared to most of Britain. The local housing market is relatively affordable, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 5.6 and a median price per square foot of £348 per sq ft. Investors will note that properties here spend a moderate amount of time on the market, with an average of 61 days. Achieved prices tend to be a bit below asking, with a median discount of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting some room for negotiation.

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Key investment stats for Hawkinge

Median price per sq ft

£348 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.9%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.6%

Sales in past year

119

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

Live property stats in Hawkinge

Live prices in Hawkinge, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£400,000

25% of properties below...

£340,000

75% of properties below...

£585,000

Most expensive property

£1,095,000

Live listings

97

Median days on market

61

Should you invest in Hawkinge?

Opportunities

  • The strong presence of families (in the 90th percentile for Britain) and owner-occupiers (in the 79th percentile) means stable, long-term demand for family homes.
  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £380,000, while the median asking rent for the same is £1,350, which could appeal to investors seeking steady rental income.
  • With a rental yield of 3.9% and the top postcode district offering 3.8%, rental returns are consistent if not headline-grabbing.

Risks

  • The capital growth over 1 year of -3.6% indicates recent price changes that may concern investors looking for short-term gains.
  • The market is not especially liquid, with annual sales at 119 and properties taking an average of 61 days to sell.
  • The area has a relatively low proportion of young adults and private renters, which could limit appeal for investors targeting those groups.

Outlook

Hawkinge’s outlook for the next 12 months appears steady, with the annualised growth over 3 years at 2.7% and overall 3-year capital growth of 8.3%. The market is driven by families and owner-occupiers, so sharp swings in demand or price are unlikely. Affordability remains reasonable compared to much of the South East, especially for those looking to buy rather than rent.

While rental yields are modest, the consistent demand from families should support occupancy rates. Investors should not expect rapid price rises, but for those seeking stability and a safe pair of hands, Hawkinge continues to deliver.

Live properties in Hawkinge

Investment properties in Hawkinge, South East

2 bedroom bungalow for sale
48% below median price

£575,000

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, Folkeston...

Properties needing refurbishment in Hawkinge, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
On market for 174 days

£335,000

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Hawkinge

Slow to sell properties in Hawkinge, South East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Reduced by 12%

£300,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Hawkinge

Big price drop properties in Hawkinge, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
1,398 sq ft

£400,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Cricketers Close, Hawkinge, CT18

Properties with planning granted in Hawkinge, South East
Planning Granted
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
41% below median price

£650,000

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, Folkeston...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Hawkinge, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.1%

Best places to invest in Hawkinge

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CT183.8%2.5%£361 / 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.