Property investment stats for Patchway, South West

• Strong rental yields of 5.8% make Patchway appealing for buy-to-let investors, especially in the top-performing postcode district, which also delivers a yield of 5.8%.
• The area is popular with younger adults and families, both of whom are likely to drive demand for both rental and sale properties.
• Homes sell quickly, with properties spending just 38 days on the market, which should appeal to investors looking for liquidity.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.3%, which could signal short-term volatility or cooling demand.
• The median discount to asking price is £3,500 (the typical achieved discount), so investors may need to price realistically to achieve a sale.
• Social rented housing is higher than average, which means investor demand may be more sensitive to local policy changes or shifts in tenant demographics.

Patchway’s fundamentals look sturdy, with a healthy mix of owner-occupiers and renters and a price-to-income ratio of 4.4 that keeps the area accessible. Rental demand should remain robust, given the strong presence of families and couples and the relatively high rent-to-income ratio of 26.7%.

While capital growth has changed by -1.3% in the last year, the three-year annualised figure of 3.1% suggests a steadier long-term performance. Investors can expect stable rental income and a market that moves quickly, but should be prepared for some price negotiation. Overall, Patchway offers a sensible balance of income and growth potential, with a realistic outlook for the coming year.