Property investment stats for Mansfield, East Midlands

• Rental yields are attractive at 5.7%, and the top postcode district offers a yield of 5.6%, which is competitive for the region.
• The price-to-income ratio of 3.8 makes Mansfield accessible for both investors and first-time buyers, supporting future demand.
• Liquidity is healthy, with properties spending an average of 52 days on the market and a typical sale price matching the asking price (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), which reduces risk of drawn-out sales or price cuts.

• Capital growth has changed by 2.9% in the past year and 2.4% over three years, so rapid appreciation is not on the cards right now.
• The area’s degree-educated and professional population is in the lower percentiles nationally (16th and 14th), which could affect long-term demand for higher-end rentals or sales.
• The student population percentile is just 27, so there is limited scope for targeting student lets compared to university towns.

Looking ahead, I expect Mansfield to offer stability rather than spectacular growth. The combination of a 5.7% rental yield and an accessible price-to-income ratio points to a market where both investors and tenants can find value. With annual sales at 750 and liquidity holding up, it feels like a place where you can get in and out without too much drama.

While capital growth is steady rather than exciting (2.9% over the past year), the reliable demand from the private rented sector (69th percentile) and strong showing for couples households (81st percentile) should underpin rental returns. If you’re after a market with dependable fundamentals and affordability, Mansfield looks set to tick those boxes over the next year.