Property investment stats for Leatherhead, South East

• The strong rental yields of 6.2%, particularly in the top-performing district KT22, make Leatherhead attractive for buy-to-let investors seeking regular income.
• High proportions of professionals and degree-educated residents (in the 75th and 74th percentiles) suggest stable tenant demand and potential for longer-term lets.
• The current median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house of £2,100 and for a 2-bedroom flat of £1,795 reflect robust rental pricing relative to local incomes.

• House prices have changed by -5.2% over the past year and -3.2% over three years, so capital appreciation has been weak recently.
• The median discount of £9,950 (the typical achieved discount) suggests sellers need to be realistic on price expectations.
• With the owner-occupied housing percentile at 29 and the private rented sector at 77, the market could be more sensitive to shifts in rental demand or regulation.

Looking ahead, Leatherhead’s property market is likely to remain attractive for income-focused investors, given the strong rental yields of 6.2% and stable tenant profile. The area’s high proportion of professionals and younger adults (with the 20-40 age groups in the 74th and 80th percentiles) should continue to underpin rental demand.

However, don’t expect rapid capital growth in the short term, given the annualised growth over three years of -1.1% and recent price changes. Investors willing to focus on yield and who are comfortable with moderate liquidity will find Leatherhead a solid, if unspectacular, choice. The affordability metrics suggest it’s accessible for both tenants and buyers, which should help support activity even if the wider market softens.