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Property investment stats for Hoo St Werburgh, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Hoo St Werburgh.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Hoo St Werburgh sits in a corner of the South East that feels quietly self-assured, with a strong family focus and a high rate of owner-occupation — both in the 90th and 80th percentiles, respectively, compared to Britain. Homes here change hands in a brisk 49 days, and sellers are achieving their asking prices, as shown by the £0 (the typical achieved discount). Prices are relatively accessible, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.4, so affordability is a draw for buyers who want more for their money. The area’s recent capital growth has changed by -2.8% over one year, but the three-year picture is more positive, with a change of 8.6% and an annualised figure of 2.8%.

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Key investment stats for Hoo St Werburgh

Median price per sq ft

£368 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-2.8%

Sales in past year

127

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

Live property stats in Hoo St Werburgh

Live prices in Hoo St Werburgh, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£385,000

25% of properties below...

£295,000

75% of properties below...

£435,000

Most expensive property

£950,000

Live listings

52

Median days on market

49

Should you invest in Hoo St Werburgh?

Opportunities

  • The area’s family-friendly profile and high owner-occupation rates mean stable, long-term demand for homes.
  • Properties are selling quickly, with homes spending an average of 49 days on the market and achieving their asking prices, as shown by the £0 (the typical achieved discount).
  • The top local rental yield is a respectable 4.8%, making it worth a look for buy-to-let investors seeking steady returns.

Risks

  • The one-year capital growth figure of -2.8% suggests that prices have seen some recent downward movement.
  • The private rented sector is in the 10th percentile, so rental demand may be more limited than in other parts of the country.
  • The area’s lower proportion of degree-educated residents (12th percentile) could signal less potential for rapid gentrification or a booming professional class.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the fundamentals in Hoo St Werburgh suggest a market that prizes stability over fireworks. The high proportion of families and owner-occupiers points to steady demand, and the fact that homes are selling for their asking price and moving briskly supports the idea that buyers and sellers are closely aligned. While the one-year capital growth figure of -2.8% is a note of caution, the longer-term trend of 8.6% over three years and an annualised change of 2.8% give reason for optimism if you’re thinking beyond the next few months.

For landlords, the rental yield of 4.8% in the top-performing postcode is solid, but the relatively small private rented sector means it’s best suited to those who value reliability over rapid expansion. All in all, if you’re after a market with a strong sense of community, good liquidity, and a realistic entry point, Hoo St Werburgh is well worth a closer look.

Live properties in Hoo St Werburgh

Investment properties in Hoo St Werburgh, South East

4 bedroom mobile home for sale
On market for 160 days

£349,995

4 bedroom mobile home for sale

Port Werburgh Vicarage Lane, Hoo, R...

Slow to sell properties in Hoo St Werburgh, South East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom property for sale
54% below median price

£75,000

2 bedroom property for sale

Vicarage Lane, Hoo, Rochester

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Hoo St Werburgh, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

Best places to invest in Hoo St Werburgh

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1ME34.8%2.6%£372 / 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.