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Property investment stats for Kenilworth, West Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Kenilworth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Kenilworth stands out as a steady, well-established market, attracting buyers with its strong owner-occupier presence and a population skewed towards older residents. The area’s property market is supported by a high proportion of degree-educated locals and a notable concentration of professionals and managers, both in the upper percentiles for Britain. Homes tend to move at a healthy pace, with properties spending a median of 46 days on the market and annual sales at 327, indicating decent liquidity for investors. While the student population is above average, the area is not dominated by young renters or transient households, which shapes the local demand profile.

Affordability is relatively balanced, with a 5.5 price-to-income ratio and a 19.5% rent-to-income ratio, so buyers and renters alike face manageable costs compared to many nearby towns. The £401 per sq ft price per square foot also reflects a market that is neither overheated nor undervalued, and the current median asking prices for typical properties — £422,498 for a three-bedroom house and £200,000 for a two-bedroom flat — offer a clear picture of entry points for investors.

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Key investment stats for Kenilworth

Median price per sq ft

£401 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.7%

Capital growth (1y)

2.2%

Sales in past year

327

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

Live property stats in Kenilworth

Live prices in Kenilworth, West Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£439,998

25% of properties below...

£300,000

75% of properties below...

£653,750

Most expensive property

£3,500,000

Live listings

234

Median days on market

46

Should you invest in Kenilworth?

Opportunities

  • The area’s 4.7% average rental yield, with 4.4% in the top-performing postcode district, provides a solid income stream for landlords seeking stable returns.
  • Capital values have changed by 2.2% in the past year and by 6.0% over three years, showing consistent, if unspectacular, growth potential.
  • With a high proportion of degree-educated and professional residents, properties are likely to attract reliable tenants and buyers who value quality and stability.

Risks

  • The market is dominated by owner-occupiers, in the 88th percentile, so private rental demand is less robust than in more transient towns.
  • The older population profile (87th percentile for age 60+) may mean slower turnover and less demand from younger renters or families.
  • The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers have some negotiating power, which can impact resale values or liquidity in a slower market.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Kenilworth’s property market is likely to remain stable, buoyed by its affluent, well-educated population and consistent demand for quality homes. The area’s liquidity — evident in 327 annual sales and a median time on market of 46 days — should support both buyers and sellers, even if price growth is moderate.

Affordability metrics such as the 5.5 price-to-income ratio and 19.5% rent-to-income ratio suggest that prices are not out of reach for most local residents, which should keep demand steady. Investors can expect reliable, if unspectacular, returns, with 4.7% rental yields and gradual capital growth. While the area is not primed for rapid transformation, its fundamentals point to a resilient market that rewards patience and a focus on quality properties.

Live properties in Kenilworth

Investment properties in Kenilworth, West Midlands

3 bedroom maisonette for sale
44% below median price

£210,000

3 bedroom maisonette for sale

Frythe Close, Kenilworth

Properties needing refurbishment in Kenilworth, West Midlands
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 164 days

£270,000

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Arthur Street, Kenilworth

Slow to sell properties in Kenilworth, West Midlands
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 21%

£130,000 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Waverley Road, Kenilworth, CV8

Big price drop properties in Kenilworth, West Midlands
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
1,745 sq ft

£600,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Arborfields Close, Kenilworth, CV8

Properties with planning granted in Kenilworth, West Midlands
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
55% below median price

£95,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Southbank Road, Kenilworth, Warwick...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Kenilworth, West Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £27,990 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%

Best places to invest in Kenilworth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CV84.4%2.6%£391 / 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.