Property investment stats for Paignton, South West

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.4%, which are particularly attractive for the South West.
• The top-performing area for rental yield, TQ4, offers an even higher return of 6.1%.
• Median sale and rent prices for both 3-bedroom houses (£300,000 and £1,400) and 2-bedroom flats (£190,000 and £1,000) are relatively affordable, opening the door to a broad range of investors.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -3.7%, which may give pause to those seeking short-term appreciation.
• The local market is heavily skewed toward older residents, with a lower share of young adults and families, possibly limiting future demand growth from these segments.
• The discount to asking price (£5,000 (the typical achieved discount)) suggests buyers have room to negotiate, which could signal softer demand or oversupply in some segments.

Over the next year, investors should expect a market shaped by stability rather than rapid growth. The three-year capital growth is 8.0%, with annualised growth at 2.6%, indicating consistent if unspectacular momentum. Rental demand should remain underpinned by a sizeable private rented sector and the area's popularity with older renters and retirees.

Affordability is likely to remain a draw, especially for those priced out of more expensive coastal or rural locations. While the age profile limits the potential for a surge in younger renters or buyers, steady yields and accessible entry points make Paignton a solid choice for income-focused investors. Liquidity and pricing trends suggest a balanced market, with neither buyers nor sellers holding all the cards.