Property investment stats for New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater, South East

• The top postcode district delivers a notably high rental yield of 7.0%, which stands out for investors seeking income-focused returns.
• Family demand is robust, as shown by the high percentile for families and owner-occupiers, supporting steady long-term rental or resale potential.
• The area’s above-average professional and degree-educated population provides a reliable tenant base and underpins demand for quality housing.

• The price-to-income ratio of 6.6 means affordability may be stretched for some buyers, limiting upside for aggressive capital growth.
• The relatively low proportion of private rented housing could restrict rental demand growth or make it harder to scale a portfolio locally.
• Homes spend an average of 68 days on the market, which could result in longer void periods or slower sales compared to faster-moving areas.

Looking ahead, the area’s fundamentals remain steady: families and professionals continue to drive demand, and the annualised growth over three years is 2.6%, reflecting moderate but consistent capital appreciation. The 1-year capital growth of 1.3% suggests the market is moving, if not racing ahead, while the three-year figure of 8.0% confirms a solid medium-term trend.

Rental returns should remain attractive, especially in the top-yielding postcode, but investors should not expect dramatic short-term gains. Affordability will likely cap price growth, but the market’s stability and demographic strengths provide a reassuring backdrop for cautious investors. Liquidity is decent, with annual sales of 407, and the achieved-to-asking price gap suggests buyers retain some bargaining power. Overall, expect slow and steady progress rather than fireworks.