A complete guide to property investment in Hilton.
Last updated: 10 April 2026
Hilton stands out for its strong family focus, with the area sitting in the very top percentiles nationally for both couples and families. Owner-occupation is also high, and the price-to-income ratio of 3.6 points to a level of affordability that is increasingly rare in the region. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties taking a median of 47 days to sell and annual sales reaching 143. The market has seen capital growth over one and three years (0.6% and 4.6%), though the pace is measured rather than spectacular.
Median price per sq ft
£253 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.4%
Capital growth (1y)
0.6%
Sales in past year
143
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Hilton (South Derbyshire), East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£300,000
25% of properties below...
£240,000
75% of properties below...
£400,000
Most expensive property
£820,000
Live listings
109
Median days on market
47
Looking ahead, Hilton’s fundamentals remain solid, underpinned by its appeal to families and professionals (both in the 70th percentile or higher). The measured annualised growth over three years (1.5%) suggests stability rather than rapid expansion.
Rental yields are respectable at 4.4%, and the median achieved minus asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) implies sellers are still able to negotiate. While headline price growth is subdued, affordability and sustained demand from families should support the market in the next 12 months. Investors can expect a steady environment, with no dramatic shifts but consistent performance.
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Investment properties in Hilton (South Derbyshire), East Midlands

£210,000
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Willowfields, Hilton, Derby

£390,000
3 bedroom house for sale
Main Street, Hilton, Derby

£125,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Humber Street, Hilton, Derby
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,325 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.6%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.9%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.