A complete guide to property investment in Longstanton and Northstowe.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Longstanton and Northstowe are attracting attention from investors looking for stability and a strong community feel. The area stands out for its high proportion of families and couples, with family households in the 96th percentile and couples in the 93rd percentile compared to the rest of Britain. Owner-occupation is also high, suggesting a settled population, while private renting is less common. The price-to-income ratio of 4.9 hints at relative affordability for buyers, especially for the region.
Sales liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 63 days on the market and a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount). The current median asking sale price of a 3-bedroom house is £400,000, while the rent for the same is £1,750.
Median price per sq ft
£357 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.7%
Capital growth (1y)
-2.9%
Sales in past year
133
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Longstanton and Northstowe, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£424,995
25% of properties below...
£330,000
75% of properties below...
£535,000
Most expensive property
£2,100,000
Live listings
101
Median days on market
63
Looking ahead, the area's family-friendly profile and high owner-occupation suggest a stable base for long-term investment. The price-to-income ratio of 4.9 keeps homes within reach for many, potentially supporting ongoing demand.
Rental yields remain attractive at 5.7%, and the median rent for a 3-bedroom house at £1,750 provides a solid income stream. While short-term capital growth has changed by -2.9%, the three-year figures point to a generally positive trajectory. I expect the next year to bring steady, if unspectacular, performance for investors who value stability and reliable returns.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Longstanton and Northstowe, East of England
£220,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom park home for sale
Mill Lane, Longstanton
£875,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Mills Lane, Longstanton, Cambridge,...
£110,000
2 bedroom detached house for sale
Badgers Holt, St Michaels Lane, Lon...
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,500 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.2%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.8%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.1%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.