Property investment stats for Romsey, South East

• The average rental yield of 4.6% and the top postcode district yield of 4.7% provide stable, predictable returns for investors seeking income.
• Romsey’s mature demographic profile, with a high proportion of older residents and owner-occupiers, supports price stability and reduces volatility.
• The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) indicates there is some scope for value-driven purchases if buyers negotiate well.

• The 1-year capital growth of -1.8% shows a change in values over the short term, which may concern investors seeking immediate appreciation.
• Affordability remains stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.5 and a rent-to-income ratio of 26.3%, potentially limiting future demand from both buyers and tenants.
• The relatively low proportion of private rented housing (in the 26th percentile) may mean less tenant demand compared to more rental-heavy markets.

Romsey’s outlook remains steady, if unspectacular. The area’s capital growth over three years of 10.2% and annualised growth of 3.3% suggest that long-term investors can expect gradual appreciation, but short-term gains are less certain given the recent 1-year capital growth of -1.8%.

Rental yields are consistent, and the modest median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) should allow for some negotiation on purchases. The area’s demographic stability and high owner-occupancy help underpin values, but affordability pressures may cap price growth going forward. Investors should expect slow but reliable returns rather than rapid upside, with liquidity supported by annual sales of 316 and a median days on market of 62 days.