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Property investment stats for Highworth, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Highworth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Highworth offers a balanced proposition for property investors, with a mix of affordability and steady demand. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.7 suggests that buying is within reach for many local households, making it attractive for both owner-occupiers and investors targeting stable tenancies. Recent capital growth over one year has changed by -3.1%, but the three-year growth stands at a more robust 13.3%, with an annualised rate of 4.2%. This points to a market that, while not immune to short-term shifts, has demonstrated resilience over the medium term.

Rental yields average 3.8%, with the top-performing postcode district achieving 4.5%, indicating some pockets of stronger returns. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 47 days on the market and a median discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount).

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Key investment stats for Highworth

Median price per sq ft

£323 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.8%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.1%

Sales in past year

107

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

Live property stats in Highworth

Live prices in Highworth, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£400,000

25% of properties below...

£260,000

75% of properties below...

£485,000

Most expensive property

£1,650,000

Live listings

89

Median days on market

47

Should you invest in Highworth?

Opportunities

  • The relatively low price-to-income ratio of 4.7 makes Highworth more accessible to buyers compared to many other UK areas.
  • Investors can find enhanced rental returns in certain postcode districts, with the top district yielding 4.5%.
  • The median asking rent for a two-bedroom flat sits at £850, supporting steady income for landlords given local affordability.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -3.1%, which could signal some short-term volatility or cooling in the market.
  • The private rented sector is in the 17th percentile nationally, suggesting limited tenant demand compared to other UK locations.
  • The population is notably older, with those aged 60 and above in the 88th percentile, which may affect long-term rental demand and turnover.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Highworth’s property market appears stable, underpinned by a solid owner-occupier base and reasonable affordability. The three-year capital growth of 13.3% and annualised rate of 4.2% suggest that, despite recent short-term changes, the market has potential for medium-term appreciation.

Liquidity should remain healthy, given the current median days on market of 47 days and the annual sales volume of 107. Investors should be aware of the area’s demographic skew towards older residents, which may shape both demand and tenant profiles in the coming year. Overall, Highworth offers a measured investment environment with pockets of opportunity for those seeking stable, long-term returns.

Live properties in Highworth

Investment properties in Highworth, South West

2 bedroom cottage for sale
On market for 178 days

£270,000

2 bedroom cottage for sale

Cherry Orchard, Highworth, Swindon

Slow to sell properties in Highworth, South West
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom character property for sale
Reduced by 12%

£375,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom character property for sale

Shrivenham Road, Highworth, SN6 7BZ

Big price drop properties in Highworth, South West
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom flat for sale
46% below median price

£134,950

2 bedroom flat for sale

Swindon Street, Highworth, SN6 7AH

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Highworth, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.3%

Best places to invest in Highworth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SN64.5%2.6%£342 / 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.