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Property investment stats for Leominster, West Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Leominster.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Leominster sits quietly in the West Midlands, offering an investment landscape shaped by steady capital growth and modest rental returns. The area has seen property values change by 1.3% over the past year, with a three-year annualised growth rate of 3.7%. Median prices remain accessible, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.4, suggesting that affordability is still within reach for many local buyers. Rental yields are on the lower side at 3.2%, and the top postcode district in town delivers yields of 2.8%.

Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 62 days on the market and annual sales at 128. Investors should note the median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), which may indicate some negotiation room on asking prices.

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Key investment stats for Leominster

Median price per sq ft

£250 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.3%

Capital growth (1y)

1.3%

Sales in past year

128

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

Live property stats in Leominster

Live prices in Leominster, West Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£295,000

25% of properties below...

£230,000

75% of properties below...

£379,250

Most expensive property

£1,000,000

Live listings

156

Median days on market

62

Should you invest in Leominster?

Opportunities

  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.4 suggests that property remains relatively affordable for local buyers, which could support future demand.
  • Investors may find some room for negotiation, given the median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) on achieved prices.
  • Steady capital growth over three years, with an annualised rate of 3.7%, points to a market that rewards patient investors.

Risks

  • Rental yields are modest at 3.2%, making cash flow less attractive for buy-to-let investors focused on income.
  • The proportion of private rented housing is high in the 80th percentile, which could mean greater competition for tenants.
  • The local population skews older, with the 60+ group in the 86th percentile, potentially limiting long-term rental demand from younger households.

Outlook

Over the next year, Leominster is likely to see steady but unspectacular returns for investors. The capital growth rate of 1.3% over the past year suggests a market that is stable rather than surging. Affordability remains a positive, with the price-to-income ratio of 4.4 supporting continued local demand.

Rental yields are unlikely to excite, but investors who prioritise stability over high returns may find the area appealing. Liquidity, as indicated by the median days on market of 62 days, should remain reasonable. The market outlook is one of gentle growth and limited volatility, suiting those with a long-term perspective.

Live properties in Leominster

Investment properties in Leominster, West Midlands

3 bedroom house for sale
14% below median price

£185,000

3 bedroom house for sale

Mill Street, Leominster

Properties needing refurbishment in Leominster, West Midlands
Needs Refurb
6 bedroom town house for sale
On market for 177 days

£350,000

6 bedroom town house for sale

South Street, Leominster

Slow to sell properties in Leominster, West Midlands
Slow to Sell
Studio flat for sale
Reduced by 12%

£70,000 - Guide Price

Studio flat for sale

Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6

Big price drop properties in Leominster, West Midlands
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
High yield opportunity

£325,000 - Offers Over

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6

HMO properties in Leominster, West Midlands
HMO
5 bedroom detached house for sale
5,700 sq ft

£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Hereford Road, Leominster, Hereford...

Properties with planning granted in Leominster, West Midlands
Planning Granted
1 bedroom flat for sale
46% below median price

£90,000 - Offers Over

1 bedroom flat for sale

Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6

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

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 > £9,998 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £18,200 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.9%

Best places to invest in Leominster

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1HR62.8%3.9%£267 / sq ft

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.