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Property investment stats for Hilton (South Derbyshire), East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Hilton.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

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 66 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.

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Key investment stats for Hilton

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 property stats in Hilton

Live prices in Hilton (South Derbyshire), East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£318,500

25% of properties below...

£250,000

75% of properties below...

£380,000

Most expensive property

£805,000

Live listings

99

Median days on market

66

Should you invest in Hilton?

Opportunities

  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £299,950, while the median rent for the same is £1,125, which may appeal to investors seeking balanced returns.
  • The top postcode district offers a rental yield of 5.0%, higher than the area average of 4.4%.
  • The area’s high proportion of families and couples suggests steady demand for larger homes and longer tenancies.

Risks

  • The market is dominated by owner-occupiers (in the 86th percentile), which may limit the pool of available rental properties and reduce liquidity for investors.
  • Capital growth has changed by 0.6% over the past year, indicating only modest short-term appreciation.
  • With a rent-to-income ratio of 16.8%, rental affordability could constrain future rent rises.

Outlook

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.

Live properties in Hilton

Investment properties in Hilton (South Derbyshire), East Midlands

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 178 days

£200,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Packington Road, Hilton

Slow to sell properties in Hilton (South Derbyshire), East Midlands
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 14%

£280,000 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Sutton Lane, Derby, DE65

Big price drop properties in Hilton (South Derbyshire), East Midlands
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom flat for sale
41% below median price

£115,000 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom flat for sale

Welland Road, Hilton, Derby

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Hilton (South Derbyshire), East Midlands
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 > £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%

Best places to invest in Hilton

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DE655.0%2.9%£275 / 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.