Property investment stats for Lutterworth, East Midlands

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.4% and even higher returns in the top postcode district at 5.2%.
• The area’s relatively low price-to-income ratio of 5.7 suggests scope for both capital and rental growth as affordability remains attractive.
• With a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) on sales, buyers may be able to negotiate favourable purchase prices.

• Capital values have changed by -4.1% over the past year, so short-term capital appreciation is far from guaranteed.
• The private rented sector is in the 21st percentile nationally, meaning rental demand may be more limited than in areas with a larger tenant base.
• With a population skewed toward older age groups, long-term rental demand from young professionals may be less robust.

Lutterworth’s outlook is best described as steady rather than spectacular. The area is likely to continue attracting family buyers and owner-occupiers, given the high proportion of couples and families and the affordable median sale prices for three-bedroom houses at £320,000. The rental market should remain stable, with typical rents for three-bedroom homes at £1,300, but investors should be aware that the pool of renters is smaller than in more urban or student-heavy locations.

Liquidity appears reasonable, with annual sales at 151 and homes spending an average of 45 days on the market. Investors who are patient and realistic about growth prospects could find Lutterworth a rewarding place to build long-term value, especially if they focus on well-priced family homes.