Property investment stats for Liskeard, South West

• The steady rental yields of 4.2%, particularly with the top district offering 4.8%, make buy-to-let an appealing option here.
• Affordability is a highlight, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.7 and accessible entry prices for both houses and flats.
• The zero median discount between achieved and asking prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)) suggests sellers are achieving their targets, hinting at solid buyer demand.

• The capital growth over 1 year changing by -6.6% signals potential short-term volatility in property values.
• The area’s high proportion of private and social rented housing (private rented in the 76th percentile, social rented in the 72nd) could mean more competition for landlords and less stability for owner-occupiers.
• Liskeard’s population is older than average (60+ in the 71st percentile), which may affect long-term demand and market dynamics.

Looking ahead, Liskeard’s property market seems set for steady if unspectacular performance. Rental demand should remain healthy, given the strong private rented sector in the 76th percentile, and yields are likely to hold firm around 4.2%. While the recent capital growth over 1 year has changed by -6.6%, the three-year growth of 7.7% and annualised rate of 2.5% suggest that longer-term investors could still see reasonable returns.

Affordability is likely to continue to attract buyers and renters, but the older population profile and lower proportion of families may limit rapid growth. Overall, I’d expect Liskeard to remain a stable, if unspectacular, spot for property investment, with opportunities for those who value yield and affordability over rapid capital gains.