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Property investment stats for Ravenshead, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Ravenshead.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Ravenshead is a settled, leafy village with a property market that has seen steady movement. Over the past year, capital growth has changed by -0.3%, but if you look at the three-year picture, growth stands at 6.1%, which annualises out to 2.0%. The area is dominated by owner-occupiers, sitting in the 99th percentile for this measure, and has very little private or social rented housing. With a price-to-income ratio of 6.7, affordability is stretched compared to many other parts of the country, and the median price per square foot is £302 per sq ft.

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Key investment stats for Ravenshead

Median price per sq ft

£302 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-0.3%

Sales in past year

71

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

Live property stats in Ravenshead

Live prices in Ravenshead, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£450,000

25% of properties below...

£352,500

75% of properties below...

£690,000

Most expensive property

£1,725,000

Live listings

98

Median days on market

78

Should you invest in Ravenshead?

Opportunities

  • The top local postcode district offers strong rental yields of 5.2%, which is attractive for anyone able to secure a rental property in such a tightly held market.
  • Median asking rents for a three-bedroom house are currently £1,050, which may appeal to families seeking space and stability.
  • Days on market stand at 78 days, suggesting that while homes do not fly off the shelves, there is enough liquidity for patient investors.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is in the 1st percentile, making it extremely challenging to find properties to let or to expand a rental portfolio.
  • The population is notably older, with those aged 60+ in the 97th percentile and very few younger adults or families, which could limit long-term demand growth.
  • Annual sales are just 71, so the overall market is small and may be slow to react to changing conditions.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Ravenshead seems set to remain a haven for established homeowners rather than a hotspot for rapid turnover or speculative investment. The high owner-occupier rate and low presence of both private and social renting suggest the market will stay stable but tight, with few opportunities for expansion. Property prices may hold their ground given the three-year growth of 6.1%, but don't expect dramatic shifts unless local demographics change.

The older, professional population and high proportion of couples imply steady demand for traditional family homes, particularly at the current median sale price for a three-bedroom house of £340,000. Investors seeking quick capital gains or a bustling rental scene will likely find more action elsewhere, but those after long-term, low-risk holdings could find Ravenshead fits the bill.

Live properties in Ravenshead

Investment properties in Ravenshead, East Midlands

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
14% below median price

£245,000

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Bretton Road, Ravenshead, Nottingha...

Properties needing refurbishment in Ravenshead, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 162 days

£160,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Hutt Farm Court, Ravenshead, Nottin...

Slow to sell properties in Ravenshead, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
2,897 sq ft

£695,000 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Main Road, Ravenshead

Properties with planning granted in Ravenshead, East Midlands
Planning Granted
4 bedroom detached house for sale
24% below median price

£450,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Summercourt Drive, Ravenshead

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Ravenshead, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Ravenshead

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NG155.2%3.7%£251 / 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.