Property investment stats for Ivybridge, South West
A complete guide to property investment in Ivybridge.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Ivybridge offers a blend of steady long-term growth and relative affordability, making it an appealing option for investors who prefer a stable market over high volatility. Over the past three years, the area achieved capital growth of 11.5%, which annualises to 3.7% — not spectacular, but comfortably positive. The median price per square foot sits at £326 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio of 5.0 suggests homes here are more accessible than in many other parts of the country. Most properties are owner-occupied, with families and couples dominating the demographic mix.
Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales of 257 and homes spending a median of 44 days on the market. Buyers are typically able to negotiate, as the median achieved price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking.
Key investment stats for Ivybridge
Median price per sq ft
£326 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
-2.3%
Sales in past year
257
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Ivybridge
Live prices in Ivybridge, South West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£325,000
25% of properties below...
£245,000
75% of properties below...
£450,000
Most expensive property
£9,750,000
Live listings
84
Median days on market
44
Should you invest in Ivybridge?
Opportunities
- The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.0 points to strong affordability, which can support both demand and price stability.
- With a median sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £297,500 and a median rent for the same at £1,250, investors can access the family rental market at a reasonable entry point.
- The top postcode district offers rental yields of 4.0%, providing a potential income stream for buy-to-let investors.
Risks
- Short-term capital growth has changed by -2.3%, signalling some recent cooling in the market.
- The area’s older population (in the 70th percentile for over-60s) could mean future demand depends on younger families moving in.
- The private rental market is less active than in many places, with private rented housing in the 33rd percentile, which may limit tenant pool growth.
Outlook
Ivybridge looks set to remain a dependable, if unspectacular, market for the next year. The combination of annualised growth of 3.7% and a solid base of owner-occupiers suggests price swings will likely be limited. While short-term capital growth has changed by -2.3%, longer-term trends remain positive.
Affordability and a strong family demographic should underpin steady demand, although investors seeking rapid gains may need to look elsewhere. Rental yields in the top-performing district are respectable at 4.0%, supporting a balanced approach for income-focused buyers.
Property market trends in Ivybridge
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Ivybridge
Investment properties in Ivybridge, South West
£169,950 - Guide Price
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Moor View, Western Road, Ivybridge
£245,000
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Park Terrace, Ivybridge, PL21 9DR
£215,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Mill Meadow, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,750 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 2.1%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%
Best places to invest in Ivybridge
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
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.