Property investment stats for Lewes, South East

• The rental market is underpinned by a highly educated and professional population, with the degree-educated percentile at 85 and professionals and managers at 80, which can support stable tenancies.
• The student population is relatively high, in the 72nd percentile, offering potential for consistent rental demand, particularly for smaller flats.
• The top postcode district offers yields of 3.7%, which is competitive for the area and may appeal to yield-focused investors.

• Capital growth has changed by -6.2% over the past year and by -2.5% over three years, which may concern those seeking appreciation.
• Affordability remains stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 8.4 and a rent-to-income ratio of 29.5%, which could limit future price growth.
• The population aged 20-40 is relatively low, in the 12th and 21st percentiles, which may affect long-term rental demand and the vibrancy of the local market.

Looking forward, Lewes is likely to remain a stable but unspectacular performer for investors. The town’s educated and professional population helps underpin demand, but the relatively high price points and stretched affordability ratios mean that both buyers and renters are likely to be cautious.

Rental yields are steady at 3.9%, but with capital values having changed by -6.2% in the past year, investors should not expect rapid appreciation. Liquidity is reasonable, with 245 annual transactions and properties typically taking 82 days to sell. For those seeking a blend of stability and modest returns, Lewes offers a balanced, if not particularly high-growth, proposition.