Property investment stats for Rochester, South East

• Strong rental yields are a highlight, with an average of 6.0% and the top postcode district reaching 5.8%.
• The local market is liquid, with properties selling in 50 days and annual sales at 717, indicating healthy demand.
• Family households are in the 84th percentile, suggesting steady demand for larger homes such as the three-bedroom houses with a current median asking price of £360,000.

• One-year capital growth has changed by -2.6%, which may give some investors pause about short-term appreciation.
• The degree-educated and professionals/managerial population percentiles are both below the national median, which could influence long-term tenant quality or demand.
• The student population is relatively high (68th percentile), which could create some turnover risk or seasonal fluctuations in rental demand.

Looking ahead, Rochester's property market shows signs of resilience, with a three-year capital growth of 8.0% and annualised growth over that period at 2.6%. Rental yields are expected to remain attractive, supported by strong family demand and a private rented sector in the mid-50th percentile.

Affordability remains a key strength, with both price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios suggesting scope for continued buyer and tenant interest. Liquidity is likely to persist, given the current pace of sales and the fact that properties are achieving their asking prices. While short-term capital growth may be muted, the fundamentals for income-focused investors look solid.