A complete guide to property investment in Horley.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
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 68 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.
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 prices in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£500,000
25% of properties below...
£300,000
75% of properties below...
£650,000
Most expensive property
£2,250,000
Live listings
225
Median days on market
68
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 68 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.
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Investment properties in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), South East

£675,000
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Bolters Road, Horley, RH6

£510,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
The Coronet, Horley

£500,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Dene Close, Horley, RH6

£50,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey

£800,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Haroldslea Drive, Horley, RH6

£120,000
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6

£80,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey
Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.