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Property investment stats for Ripley (Amber Valley), East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Ripley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Ripley offers a balanced property market, with affordability metrics that will appeal to investors who value stable demand and manageable entry points. The price-to-income ratio of 4.9 suggests that homes remain within reach for local buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 21.0% hints at a market where rental payments do not overly stretch tenants. Average rental yields sit at 5.7%, which is competitive for the East Midlands and supported by a steady annual sales figure of 363. Properties typically spend 40 days before selling, indicating a market with reasonable liquidity.

Capital growth over the past three years reached 18.2%, with an annualised rate of 5.7%, though the most recent year saw a small change of -0.1%. This points to a market that has grown solidly but is currently pausing for breath.

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Key investment stats for Ripley

Median price per sq ft

£235 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.7%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.1%

Sales in past year

363

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

Live property stats in Ripley

Live prices in Ripley (Amber Valley), East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£269,975

25% of properties below...

£215,000

75% of properties below...

£350,000

Most expensive property

£4,250,000

Live listings

188

Median days on market

40

Should you invest in Ripley?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.7% is attractive for investors seeking income, with the top postcode district achieving up to 5.3%.
  • The median price per square foot of £235 per sq ft and median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £267,475 provide a relatively low entry point for the region.
  • Properties are selling in 40 days, suggesting that liquidity is healthy and investors can expect reasonable transaction times.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the last year changed by -0.1%, so short-term appreciation may be limited compared to the previous three years.
  • The area has a high proportion of older residents (in the 75th percentile for over-60s), which could affect long-term rental demand.
  • The proportion of private rented housing is in the 27th percentile, indicating a market less dominated by renters than other areas.

Outlook

Ripley's outlook for the next twelve months is steady, with no dramatic shifts on the horizon. The combination of a 5.7% yield and a price-to-income ratio of 4.9 should continue to underpin demand from both investors and local buyers.

While capital growth has slowed recently, the three-year rate of 18.2% shows there is potential for longer-term appreciation if market conditions improve. Rental demand is likely to remain stable given the moderate rent-to-income ratio of 21.0%, and liquidity should stay reasonable with properties selling in 40 days. Investors can expect a market that rewards patience and careful selection rather than speculative short-term gains.

Live properties in Ripley

Investment properties in Ripley (Amber Valley), East Midlands

2 bedroom detached house for sale
5% below median price

£139,950

2 bedroom detached house for sale

Norman Road, Ripley

Properties needing refurbishment in Ripley (Amber Valley), East Midlands
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 176 days

£200,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley, Derbys...

Slow to sell properties in Ripley (Amber Valley), East Midlands
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 12%

£350,000 - Offers in Region of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Amber Heights, Ripley

Big price drop properties in Ripley (Amber Valley), East Midlands
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale

£240,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Alfreton Road, Codnor, Ripley, Derb...

Properties with planning granted in Ripley (Amber Valley), East Midlands
Planning Granted
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
35% below median price

£165,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Nottingham Road, Ripley, Derbyshire

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Ripley (Amber Valley), East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,950

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,950 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £12,550 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.8%

Best places to invest in Ripley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DE55.3%5.1%£235 / 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.