Property investment stats for Salisbury, South West

• Rental yields are competitive, with an average of 5.3% and the highest local yields at 6.1%, which could appeal to income-focused investors.
• Entry prices remain accessible, with a median price per square foot at £336 per sq ft and three-bedroom houses typically asking £352,500.
• Liquidity is reasonable, given the average days on market of 39 days and a median discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), allowing for negotiation but not excessive delays.

• One-year capital growth has changed by -1.5%, which may concern investors looking for short-term appreciation.
• The area has a high proportion of social and private rented housing (in the 63rd and 61st percentiles), which could mean more competition for tenants and potential downward pressure on rents.
• The family household share is in the 23rd percentile, which may limit demand for larger properties from families compared to other areas.

The outlook for Salisbury is steady rather than spectacular. While one-year capital growth has changed by -1.5%, the three-year annualised rate of 1.4% suggests the market has weathered recent fluctuations reasonably well. Rental demand is likely to stay robust, with private renting in the 61st percentile and yields at 5.3% supporting the case for buy-to-let investment.

Affordability remains a relative strength, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 19.8%, making the area accessible to both buyers and renters. Investors should expect stable conditions in the coming year, with moderate price movements and continued interest from renters and buyers alike.