Property investment stats for Haywards Heath, South East

• The area’s high proportion of professionals and managers in the 80th percentile supports consistent demand for quality rental and owner-occupied properties.
• Strong rental yields of 5.6% and a robust private rented sector in the 55th percentile give investors a stable income stream.
• Median asking prices for both three-bedroom houses (£500,000) and two-bedroom flats (£260,000) are competitive for the region, with corresponding rents (£1,900 and £1,338) that help underpin decent returns.

• Capital growth over the last year has changed by -0.8%, so short-term appreciation is not guaranteed.
• The median achieved price remains £2,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, indicating buyers have some room to negotiate and sellers may need to be flexible.
• The area’s student and young adult population is below the national average, limiting demand from these groups.

Looking ahead, Haywards Heath’s property market appears steady, underpinned by a well-educated, professional population and a healthy mix of renters and owner-occupiers. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7 and the rent-to-income ratio of 20.5% both point to a market that remains accessible for buyers and tenants alike, which should help support demand even if wider conditions remain uncertain.

While recent capital growth has changed by -0.8%, the three-year annualised growth of 3.0% shows there is still some medium-term upside. Investors can expect stable rental yields and decent liquidity, as reflected in the 63 days median. Overall, the outlook is one of cautious optimism, with a focus on income and stability rather than rapid growth.