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Property investment stats for Holbury, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Holbury.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Holbury stands out as a settled area with a high proportion of couples and older residents, reflected in its position in the 91st and 89th percentiles for couples and people aged over 60. The property market here shows a moderate pace, with homes typically spending 87 days before selling and a total of 96 transactions annually. Over the past three years, capital growth has changed by 9.1%, giving an annualised rate of 2.9%, though the most recent year saw growth change by -0.8%. Affordability is reasonable for the South East, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.4 and a median price per square foot at £340 per sq ft.

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Key investment stats for Holbury

Median price per sq ft

£340 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-0.8%

Sales in past year

96

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

Live property stats in Holbury

Live prices in Holbury, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£357,500

25% of properties below...

£302,488

75% of properties below...

£450,000

Most expensive property

£900,000

Live listings

62

Median days on market

87

Should you invest in Holbury?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.2% in the top-performing postcode district, which is attractive for buy-to-let strategies.
  • The steady capital growth over three years at 9.1% suggests resilience even if recent annual changes were more muted.
  • The typical discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) gives buyers some negotiating room, potentially improving value on entry.

Risks

  • The market moves at a measured pace, with properties taking 87 days to sell, so liquidity may be a concern for those seeking quick exits.
  • The area has a very low student and young professional presence (in the 2nd and 20th percentiles), which may limit rental demand growth from these groups.
  • With a high proportion of owner-occupiers in the 83rd percentile, opportunities for growth in the private rental sector could be limited.

Outlook

Holbury's property market is shaped by its stable, older population and predominance of owner-occupied homes. These factors support long-term stability, but they may also mean slower market turnover and fewer spikes in demand. The affordability metrics, including a 6.4 ratio and £341,450 for three-bedroom houses, suggest that the area remains accessible to local buyers.

Rental investors will note the strong rental yields of 5.2% as a highlight, though the muted annual capital growth of -0.8% means expectations for rapid price gains should be tempered. Over the next 12 months, the market is likely to remain steady, with modest gains possible given the three-year annualised growth rate of 2.9%. Investors should expect a reliable but unspectacular market, with opportunities for value-focused buyers willing to be patient.

Live properties in Holbury

Investment properties in Holbury, South East

5 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
41% below median price

£500,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton, SO...

Properties needing refurbishment in Holbury, South East
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
On market for 162 days

£555,000

4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Rollestone Road, SO45

Slow to sell properties in Holbury, South East
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
32% below median price

£300,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Beechwood Road, Holbury, Southampto...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Holbury, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

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

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,300 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

Best places to invest in Holbury

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SO455.2%1.3%£350 / sq ft
2SO314.8%2.9%£382 / 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.