Property investment stats for Kirkby-in-Ashfield, East Midlands

• The combination of a median sale price for a 3-bedroom house of £235,000 and a median rent for the same size at £898 makes the area appealing for buy-to-let investors.
• With families making up a high proportion of households (in the 77th percentile), demand for larger homes is likely to be stable.
• The median price per square foot of £197 per sq ft keeps entry costs manageable for new investors.

• The proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals is low (both in the bottom 10 percentiles), which could limit growth in higher-end rental demand.
• The unemployment rate sits in the 66th percentile, so there is a risk that tenant affordability could come under pressure if the local economy weakens.
• Social rented housing is relatively high (63rd percentile), which may affect the balance of the private rental sector.

Looking ahead, Kirkby-in-Ashfield's property market seems set to remain steady. The area’s annualised three-year growth of 5.6% suggests that, while gains might not be spectacular, the trend is positive and consistent. Affordability, with both price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios of 4.3 and 22.4% respectively, should help to support ongoing demand from both buyers and renters.

Liquidity is decent, with 275 annual sales and a median achieved minus asking price of £0 (the typical achieved discount), so sellers aren't having to offer big discounts. The mix of family-friendly demographics and accessible prices points to a market that’s unlikely to overheat but should reward patient investors seeking steady returns.