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Property investment stats for Nailsworth, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Nailsworth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Nailsworth is a picturesque market town that attracts buyers with its charming setting and established community. Property prices reflect steady demand, with the current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house at £435,000 and for a two-bedroom flat at £179,950. Rental demand is consistent but not overheated, as shown by the average rental yield of 3.0% and a median rent for a three-bedroom house at £1,362. Affordability is relatively balanced, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 19.4%.

The area sees a moderate volume of sales, with 90 properties changing hands annually, and homes typically spending 79 days on the market. The achieved prices tend to be below asking, with a median discount of £9,100 (the typical achieved discount), signalling some room for negotiation but not a buyer's market.

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Key investment stats for Nailsworth

Median price per sq ft

£356 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.0%

Capital growth (1y)

2.1%

Sales in past year

90

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Nailsworth

Live prices in Nailsworth, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£522,000

25% of properties below...

£372,500

75% of properties below...

£750,000

Most expensive property

£2,950,000

Live listings

84

Median days on market

79

Should you invest in Nailsworth?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers a notably higher rental yield of 4.5%, which may appeal to yield-focused investors seeking better returns.
  • The area is popular with couples, ranking in the 88th percentile for this demographic, which could support stable demand for family-sized homes.
  • The high proportion of degree-educated residents (in the 74th percentile) and professionals (in the 72nd percentile) suggests a reliable tenant base for quality rentals.

Risks

  • The rental yield of 3.0% is on the modest side, so investors seeking high cash flow may find limited opportunities.
  • Properties spend an average of 79 days on the market, which may affect liquidity and speed of exit.
  • The population aged 60 and above is in the 86th percentile, which could influence the future demand profile as the area ages.

Outlook

Capital growth has been steady, with a one-year growth rate of 2.1% and a three-year annualised rate of 2.5%. This suggests a stable, if unspectacular, environment for capital appreciation.

With a median price per square foot of £356 per sq ft, Nailsworth sits at a level where affordability is not stretched but not bargain-basement either. The area’s demographics point to ongoing demand from established households, particularly couples and older residents. Investors can expect a market that rewards patience and quality, with limited volatility and a strong sense of community underpinning long-term stability.

Live properties in Nailsworth

Investment properties in Nailsworth, South West

7 bedroom detached house for sale
53% below median price

£1,500,000 - Guide Price

7 bedroom detached house for sale

Inchbrook Hill , Inchbrook, GL5

Properties needing refurbishment in Nailsworth, South West
Needs Refurb
5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£875,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Rockness Hill, Nailsworth, Stroud, ...

Slow to sell properties in Nailsworth, South West
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 23%

£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Hollies Hill, Nailsworth, GL6

Big price drop properties in Nailsworth, South West
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom detached house for sale
1,496 sq ft

£250,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Harley Wood, Nailsworth, GL6

Properties with planning granted in Nailsworth, South West
Planning Granted
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
42% below median price

£200,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Woodpecker Walk, Forest Green, Nail...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Nailsworth, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £9,100

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £44,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.8%

Best places to invest in Nailsworth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1GL54.5%5.0%£339 / sq ft
2GL63.3%3.7%£399 / sq ft

Data sources

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.