A complete guide to property investment in Runwell.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Runwell presents itself as a stable, predominantly owner-occupied area with a mature population profile. The market shows relatively steady activity, with properties spending an average of 63 days on the market and annual sales at 133. While asking prices for a 3-bedroom house are around £465,000, 2-bedroom flats are typically listed at £250,000.
The rent-to-income ratio of 28.2% hints at reasonable affordability for tenants, while the price-to-income ratio of 6.9 suggests home ownership is accessible by regional standards. Investors should note the strong presence of families and couples, and a low proportion of students or young professionals.
Median price per sq ft
£406 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.0%
Capital growth (1y)
-2.3%
Sales in past year
133
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Runwell, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£475,000
25% of properties below...
£365,000
75% of properties below...
£700,000
Most expensive property
£1,800,000
Live listings
83
Median days on market
63
Looking ahead, Runwell's property market is likely to remain steady rather than spectacular. With a high proportion of older residents and families, demand for rental property may not be as brisk as in more youthful or urban areas, but long-term tenants and low turnover can appeal to investors seeking stability.
Affordability remains reasonable, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 28.2%, which should help underpin demand. Sales volumes and days on market suggest a balanced market, neither overheated nor sluggish. Investors can expect modest, sustainable returns in the next 12 months, rather than dramatic shifts in either direction.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Runwell, East of England
£400,000
3 bedroom bungalow for sale
Ethelred Gardens, Wickford, Essex, ...
£320,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Athelstan Gardens, Wickford, SS11
£275,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Egbert Gardens, Wickford
£198,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Stilemans, Wickford, Essex, SS11
£275,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Egbert Gardens, Wickford, Essex, SS...
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,500 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.3%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.0%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.