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Property investment stats for Prestwood and Great Missenden, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Prestwood and Great Missenden.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Prestwood and Great Missenden sit in a leafy corner that’s popular with families and older residents, with owner-occupation in the 85th percentile and a strong presence of professionals and managers. Property here is far from cheap, with a median price per square foot of £488 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio of 6.9 means affordability is a real consideration for buyers. The area’s rental market is small, with private renting in just the 7th percentile, so most people are long-term homeowners rather than renters. Recent capital growth has changed by -7.5% over the past year, but the three-year picture is steadier, showing a total growth of 5.7% and an annualised rate of 1.9%.

Liquidity is moderate, with homes taking an average of 99 days to sell and annual sales at 99, suggesting a market that moves but doesn’t rush.

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Key investment stats for Prestwood and Great Missenden

Median price per sq ft

£488 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-7.5%

Sales in past year

99

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Prestwood and Great Missenden

Live prices in Prestwood and Great Missenden, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£750,000

25% of properties below...

£515,000

75% of properties below...

£1,131,250

Most expensive property

£4,500,000

Live listings

120

Median days on market

99

Should you invest in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

Opportunities

  • There is a high proportion of owner-occupied homes, which can support stable long-term demand from families and older buyers.
  • The area is attractive to professionals and managers, who are in the 80th percentile, potentially supporting higher-end rental or resale values.
  • Median asking rents for a two-bedroom flat stand at £1,472, which, when combined with the average rental yield of 3.5%, may appeal to investors seeking steady, if modest, income.

Risks

  • Rental yields are not especially strong at 3.5%, and the top postcode district yield is only 2.9%, so income returns may be limited.
  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -7.5%, raising questions about short-term price stability.
  • The private rented sector is small, in the 7th percentile, which could limit tenant demand and slow down re-letting times.

Outlook

The next twelve months are likely to see a continuation of steady, measured activity. The area’s appeal to families and older buyers, coupled with its high owner-occupation and professional population, should help underpin demand even if capital values remain flat or change only modestly.

Rental yields are likely to stay modest, reflecting the dominance of owner-occupiers and limited rental stock. Investors should expect slow but steady liquidity, with properties typically spending 99 days on the market. Overall, the outlook is one of stability rather than rapid growth or high income, but the fundamentals remain sound for those seeking a low-risk, long-term hold.

Live properties in Prestwood and Great Missenden

Investment properties in Prestwood and Great Missenden, South East

5 bedroom character property for sale
50% below median price

£950,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom character property for sale

Church Street, Great Missenden, HP1...

Properties needing refurbishment in Prestwood and Great Missenden, South East
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 155 days

£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Glebe, Prestwood, HP16

Slow to sell properties in Prestwood and Great Missenden, South East
Slow to Sell
7 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 17%

£2,500,000 - Offers in Excess of

7 bedroom detached house for sale

Grimms Hill, Great Missenden, HP16

Big price drop properties in Prestwood and Great Missenden, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
35% below median price

£1,200,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Upper Hollis, Great Missenden HP16

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Prestwood and Great Missenden, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Prestwood and Great Missenden

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1HP162.9%2.4%£499 / sq ft

Data sources

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.