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Property investment stats for Hemsby, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Hemsby.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Hemsby stands out as a coastal village with a strong lean towards owner-occupation, with the owner-occupied housing percentile in the 94th percentile and a private rental market that is relatively limited. The area’s population skews older, with the 60+ age group in the 97th percentile, while the population of young adults and families is low. Affordability is reasonable, given the price-to-income ratio of 5.1 and a median price per square foot of £284 per sq ft. Over the past three years, capital growth has changed by 5.8%, annualising at 1.9%, though the most recent year saw a change of -0.5%.

Liquidity is moderate, with properties spending a median of 76 days on the market and annual sales sitting at 137.

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Key investment stats for Hemsby

Median price per sq ft

£284 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-0.5%

Sales in past year

137

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

Live property stats in Hemsby

Live prices in Hemsby, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£320,000

25% of properties below...

£245,625

75% of properties below...

£400,000

Most expensive property

£995,000

Live listings

162

Median days on market

76

Should you invest in Hemsby?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers rental yields of 4.8%, which is competitive for the region.
  • The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £300,000, while the median rent for the same property is £1,295, suggesting a reasonable entry point for investors.
  • With properties typically achieving a sale price only £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, sellers are not having to make dramatic concessions, indicating steady demand.

Risks

  • The local market is dominated by owner-occupiers, with private rentals in just the 23rd percentile, so rental supply and tenant demand may be limited.
  • The area’s older demographic profile (with the 60+ age group in the 97th percentile) could mean less organic demand growth from young families or professionals.
  • Capital growth over the last year has changed by -0.5%, which may signal a period of stagnation or adjustment.

Outlook

The outlook for Hemsby is steady rather than spectacular. The moderate annualised capital growth of 1.9% over three years suggests that the area offers slow but consistent returns for those with a long-term view. Given the high proportion of owner-occupiers and older residents, rapid shifts in demand or price are unlikely.

Rental yields in the top postcode district, at 4.8%, provide some incentive for buy-to-let investors, but the small rental sector means opportunities are not abundant. Investors should expect a stable market with limited volatility, making Hemsby better suited to those seeking security over rapid gains.

Live properties in Hemsby

Investment properties in Hemsby, East of England

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
On market for 176 days

£280,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Waters Lane, Hemsby

Slow to sell properties in Hemsby, East of England
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom log cabin for sale
Reduced by 25%

£15,000 - Offers Over

1 bedroom log cabin for sale

Four Acres Estate, Hemsby

Big price drop properties in Hemsby, East of England
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
2,874 sq ft

£625,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Winterton Road, Hemsby

Properties with planning granted in Hemsby, East of England
Planning Granted
5 bedroom detached house for sale
47% below median price

£995,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Somerton Road, Winterton-on-Sea, Gr...

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Hemsby

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NR294.8%2.4%£286 / 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.