Property investment stats for Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane), South East

• The owner-occupied nature of Oakley means homes tend to be well-maintained and attract buyers seeking stability.
• The price-to-income ratio of 6.2 suggests affordability is better here than in many South East markets.
• Properties are selling at their asking price (median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount)), signalling a balanced market without excessive negotiation.

• The most recent annual capital growth of -4.8% may concern those seeking short-term gains.
• With private rented housing in the 1st percentile, buy-to-let opportunities are limited and demand from renters is low.
• The population is heavily skewed towards older residents, which may reduce future demand from younger buyers or renters.

Oakley’s property market is likely to remain steady, underpinned by its high owner-occupation and strong appeal to couples and older residents. The low turnover and balanced negotiation (with properties achieving their asking price) suggest neither a buyer’s nor a seller’s market dominates.

While short-term capital growth has changed by -4.8%, the three-year picture is more positive, with growth of 4.8% and an annualised rate of 1.6%. Investors should expect modest returns, especially given the low rental yields in the top-performing postcode district (3.3%). The area will likely continue to attract buyers looking for long-term stability rather than rapid growth or high rental demand.