A complete guide to property investment in Peacehaven.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Peacehaven offers a mix of steady demand and relative affordability, making it appealing for investors looking for stability over short-term spikes. The area has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes, sitting in the 73rd percentile nationally, and a significant older population in the 83rd percentile, which shapes both demand and turnover. With a price-to-income ratio of 6.6, homes are within reach for many local buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 35.0% signals a balanced rental market. Properties spend an average of 78 days on the market, suggesting moderate liquidity.
Rental yields are attractive, with the average at 5.5% and the top postcode district delivering 5.4%. While capital growth over the past year has changed by -3.1%, the three-year figure stands at 7.1%, pointing to a longer-term upward trend.
Median price per sq ft
£379 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.5%
Capital growth (1y)
-3.1%
Sales in past year
209
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Peacehaven, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£375,000
25% of properties below...
£295,000
75% of properties below...
£450,000
Most expensive property
£955,000
Live listings
175
Median days on market
78
Looking ahead, Peacehaven’s housing market is likely to remain stable, supported by its high owner-occupation rate and balanced affordability. The annualised growth over three years sits at 2.3%, indicating a gentle upward trend rather than dramatic swings. Investors can expect consistent rental demand, especially given the average rental yield of 5.5% and the current asking rents for 2-bedroom flats (£1,100) and 3-bedroom houses (£1,750).
While younger, degree-educated and professional populations are lower than average, the steady presence of older residents provides a reliable base for both sales and lettings. Overall, Peacehaven looks set to provide moderate, dependable returns for investors focused on long-term stability rather than rapid growth.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Peacehaven, South East
£495,000
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Phyllis Avenue, Peacehaven
£285,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Collingwood Close, Peacehaven
£270,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Rowe Avenue North, Peacehaven
£450,000
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Seaview Road, Peacehaven
£215,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom apartment for sale
South Coast Road, Peacehaven
£99,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Dorita Court, 7 South Coast Road, P...
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £12,450 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.5%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.3%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.7%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.