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Property investment stats for Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East

A complete guide to property investment in Horley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Horley sits in a commuter-friendly location, attracting buyers and renters looking for a balance between accessibility and a quieter lifestyle. The area’s property market has shown steady performance, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.5 suggesting relative affordability for the South East. Liquidity is healthy, as indicated by 402 annual sales and properties typically spending 61 days on the market. Families and couples dominate the local population, with both groups ranking in the upper percentiles nationally, which helps sustain demand for larger homes.

Rental investors will be drawn to the area’s strong rental yields of 7.1%, with the top postcode district yielding 5.9%. The achieved prices are matching asking prices on average (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), reflecting a balanced market.

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Key investment stats for Horley

Median price per sq ft

£432 / sq ft

Average rental yield

7.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-4.7%

Sales in past year

402

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

Live property stats in Horley

Live prices in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£500,000

25% of properties below...

£350,000

75% of properties below...

£675,000

Most expensive property

£3,000,000

Live listings

246

Median days on market

61

Should you invest in Horley?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 7.1%, which are attractive for the South East.
  • The high proportion of families and couples (in the 78th and 72nd percentiles) supports ongoing demand for larger properties, especially three-bedroom houses.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 5.5 suggests that homes in Horley may be more accessible to buyers compared to pricier parts of the region.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -4.7%, signalling recent market softness.
  • The area’s annualised growth over three years is only 1.1%, which may limit short-term capital appreciation.
  • The student population is in the 10th percentile, so demand for smaller rental units may be more limited than in university towns.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Horley’s property market is likely to remain stable, with families and couples continuing to drive demand. The area’s 7.1% rental yield and balanced achieved-to-asking price ratio suggest that investors can expect steady returns from well-chosen properties.

While capital growth has only changed by -4.7% over the past year, the three-year figure of 3.3% points to longer-term resilience. With properties moving in 61 days and a healthy sales volume, liquidity should not be a concern. Investors seeking reliable rental income and reasonable entry prices will find Horley an appealing prospect for the coming year.

Live properties in Horley

Investment properties in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
13% below median price

£375,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Lee Street, Horley, RH6

Properties needing refurbishment in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 175 days

£550,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Benhams Drive, Horley, Surrey, RH6

Slow to sell properties in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 41%

£65,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey

Big price drop properties in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
1,943 sq ft

£765,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Haroldslea Drive, Horley, Surrey, R...

Properties with planning granted in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
54% below median price

£100,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Aurum Close, Horley, Surrey, RH6

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
73% below median price

£80,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey

Auction properties in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East
Auction

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 > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.8%

Best places to invest in Horley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1RH65.9%1.5%£437 / 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.