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Property investment stats for Hook (Hart), South East

A complete guide to property investment in Hook.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Hook is a classic commuter spot with a strong owner-occupier base and a highly professional demographic. The area’s property market has shown steady growth over the past three years, with capital growth over 1 year of 1.5% and annualised growth over three years of 3.6%. Homes typically move in a reasonable amount of time, with days on market at 69 days, and sellers are achieving their asking prices, as shown by the median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount). Affordability is better than many South East hotspots, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.8 and a rent-to-income ratio of 18.8% that won’t make your eyes water.

Rental yields are modest, with an average rental yield of 4.0%, but the area’s stability and high proportion of families and couples suggest a reliable tenant base.

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Key investment stats for Hook

Median price per sq ft

£443 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.0%

Capital growth (1y)

1.5%

Sales in past year

123

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

Live property stats in Hook

Live prices in Hook (Hart), South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£500,000

25% of properties below...

£300,000

75% of properties below...

£785,000

Most expensive property

£2,950,000

Live listings

69

Median days on market

69

Should you invest in Hook?

Opportunities

  • The top-performing postcode district offers rental yields of 4.5%, which is higher than the area average and could appeal to yield-focused investors.
  • Strong owner-occupier demand (in the 88th percentile) and a high proportion of professional households (in the 86th percentile) support long-term price stability.
  • Properties are typically selling for their asking price (median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount)), indicating solid demand and good liquidity.

Risks

  • Rental yields are not exceptional (average yield of 4.0%), so investors seeking high income may find better prospects elsewhere.
  • The private rented sector is relatively small (in the 29th percentile), which could limit tenant pool size and growth in rental demand.
  • The area’s low proportion of single occupiers (in the 9th percentile) means limited appeal for those targeting young professionals or transient renters.

Outlook

The next 12 months look steady for Hook, with no obvious red flags or runaway growth on the horizon. The area’s strong professional and family demographic should keep demand stable, and the current pace of sales suggests that liquidity will remain healthy.

While rental yields are not headline-grabbing, the combination of affordability and stability will appeal to investors who prefer a lower-risk, long-term approach. If you’re after a reliable market with a solid track record and little drama, Hook’s property scene should continue to tick along nicely.

Live properties in Hook

Investment properties in Hook (Hart), South East

5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 164 days

£575,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Athoke Croft, Hook, Hampshire, RG27

Slow to sell properties in Hook (Hart), South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 39%

£100,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Bartley Way, Hook, RG27

Big price drop properties in Hook (Hart), South East
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom terraced house for sale
High yield opportunity

£465,000

6 bedroom terraced house for sale

London Road, Hook, Hampshire

HMO properties in Hook (Hart), South East
HMO
17 bedroom detached house for sale
54% below median price

£1,500,000 - Guide Price

17 bedroom detached house for sale

London Road, Hook, Hampshire, RG27

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Hook (Hart), South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,800 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

Best places to invest in Hook

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1RG274.5%4.3%£456 / 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.