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Property investment stats for Holbeach, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Holbeach.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Holbeach offers a stable yet unhurried property market, with a mix of affordability and moderate long-term growth. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.0 and rent-to-income ratio of 22.0% suggest that both buying and renting remain accessible for local residents. Investors will note that the average rental yield of 4.2% is steady, while the median price per square foot sits at £229 per sq ft. Transaction volumes are modest, with annual sales at 175 and properties typically spending 117 days on the market.

While recent capital growth over the past year has changed by -7.8%, the three-year picture shows a more positive 8.6% overall, translating to an annualised growth rate of 2.8%.

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Key investment stats for Holbeach

Median price per sq ft

£229 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.2%

Capital growth (1y)

-7.8%

Sales in past year

175

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

Live property stats in Holbeach

Live prices in Holbeach, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£270,000

25% of properties below...

£220,000

75% of properties below...

£340,000

Most expensive property

£1,375,000

Live listings

209

Median days on market

117

Should you invest in Holbeach?

Opportunities

  • With a median sale price for a 2-bedroom flat at £98,995 and median rent at £682, entry-level investments are accessible and may appeal to those seeking stable returns.
  • The top postcode district for rental yield offers 4.4%, which could be attractive for yield-focused investors.
  • The median achieved minus asking price at £3,975 (the typical achieved discount) suggests there may be room to negotiate purchase prices, potentially improving investment margins.

Risks

  • The capital growth over the past year has changed by -7.8%, indicating possible volatility or a cooling market.
  • Liquidity may be a concern, given annual sales of 175 and properties spending 117 days on the market.
  • The area is not strongly positioned for student or young professional demand, with both the student and degree-educated population in the 1st percentile nationally.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Holbeach appears set for steady rather than spectacular performance. The area’s affordability, reflected in the price-to-income ratio of 5.0, should underpin stable demand from local buyers and renters.

Rental yields are expected to remain consistent, and the modest annualised growth rate of 2.8% over three years hints at slow but positive momentum. However, investors should be realistic about liquidity and short-term capital growth, as the market is not especially fast-moving.

Overall, Holbeach offers a calm, predictable environment for those seeking long-term, income-focused property investments.

Live properties in Holbeach

Investment properties in Holbeach, East Midlands

2 bedroom detached house for sale
8% below median price

£209,995

2 bedroom detached house for sale

The Paddocks, Holbeach

Properties needing refurbishment in Holbeach, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 170 days

£244,500

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Marshland Drive, Holbeach

Slow to sell properties in Holbeach, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 23%

£229,995

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Hix Close, Holbeach, SPALDING

Big price drop properties in Holbeach, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
1,939 sq ft

£425,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Barrington Gate, Holbeach, Spalding...

Properties with planning granted in Holbeach, East Midlands
Planning Granted
2 bedroom flat for sale
39% below median price

£84,995

2 bedroom flat for sale

Pearl Court, Holbeach

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Holbeach, East Midlands
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: £3,975

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,596 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £12,795 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.9%

Best places to invest in Holbeach

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PE124.4%3.7%£233 / 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.