Property investment stats for Hythe and Dibden Purlieu, South East

• The area’s high owner-occupation rate and stable couple households create a dependable environment for long-term investment.
• Median asking prices for three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats (£384,950 and £270,000) are accessible relative to many parts of the South East, offering potential value.
• There are strong rental yields of 5.2% in the top-performing postcode district, which may appeal to yield-focused investors.

• Recent capital growth has been muted, with a 1-year capital growth of -5.6% and only annualised growth over three years of 0.8%, suggesting limited short-term appreciation.
• The private rental sector is small (in the 11th percentile), which could restrict tenant demand and rental liquidity.
• The population is older (in the 90th percentile for over-sixties), so future demand may depend on the area’s ability to attract younger households.

Looking ahead, Hythe and Dibden Purlieu appears set to maintain its steady, conservative profile. The combination of a high owner-occupation rate and an older population suggests stability rather than rapid change. Investors can expect moderate rental returns, with average yields of 4.3%, and a market where properties tend to sell at a discount to asking price, as shown by the median achieved minus asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount).

While capital growth prospects are limited, as seen in the capital growth 1y of -5.6% and annualised growth 3y of 0.8%, affordability is reasonable by regional standards. For those seeking predictable, long-term investment in a mature market, this area may offer peace of mind, though it is unlikely to deliver rapid gains or high rental churn.