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Property investment stats for Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East

A complete guide to property investment in Sandhurst.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

Sandhurst sits quietly in the South East, offering a blend of suburban calm and property market stability. The area is dominated by owner-occupied homes (in the 91st percentile for Britain), with families and couples making up a large proportion of households. Investors will note that the current median asking price for a three-bedroom house is £460,000, while a two-bedroom flat is typically listed at £170,000. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5 means affordability is reasonable compared to many parts of the region.

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Key investment stats for Sandhurst

Median price per sq ft

£439 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.9%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.9%

Sales in past year

223

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

Live property stats in Sandhurst

Live prices in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£500,000

25% of properties below...

£385,000

75% of properties below...

£650,000

Most expensive property

£1,850,000

Live listings

97

Median days on market

52

Should you invest in Sandhurst?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district in the area offers a standout rental yield of 6.0%, well above the local average.
  • With properties spending an average of 52 days on the market, liquidity is healthy for those looking to buy or sell.
  • The median discount of £7,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggests there is room for negotiation, which can favour savvy buyers.

Risks

  • The average rental yield of 3.9% is not especially high, so income-focused investors may need to look carefully at specific property types or locations.
  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.9%, which may give some investors pause.
  • The area’s private rented sector is in the 19th percentile nationally, so demand from renters may be thinner than in more urbanised locations.

Outlook

Sandhurst’s property market shows a steady hand, with three-year capital growth of 6.9% and annualised growth of 2.2%. The area’s family-friendly profile and high levels of home ownership suggest demand for quality homes will remain stable. Rental yields are not headline-grabbing, but the presence of a postcode district with yields of 6.0% could attract strategic investors.

Affordability is a relative strength here, given the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios of 5.5 and 20.5%, respectively. Over the next year, expect Sandhurst to continue attracting buyers seeking stability rather than short-term gains. Investors with a long-term perspective and a focus on family housing are likely to find this area a reliable bet.

Live properties in Sandhurst

Investment properties in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East

4 bedroom link detached house for sale
9% below median price

£630,000

4 bedroom link detached house for sale

Forest End Road, Sandhurst, Berkshi...

Properties needing refurbishment in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 179 days

£600,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47

Slow to sell properties in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 11%

£120,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

McKernan Court, High Street, Sandhu...

Big price drop properties in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
2,687 sq ft

£960,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Broom Acres, Sandhurst, Berkshire, ...

Properties with planning granted in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East
Planning Granted
1 bedroom flat for sale
66% below median price

£155,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Yorktown Road, College Town

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
5 bedroom detached house for sale
48% below median price

£625,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Owlsmoor Road, Sandhurst, Berkshire...

Auction properties in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £7,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.0%

Best places to invest in Sandhurst

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1GU156.0%1.6%£410 / sq ft
2GU473.9%2.4%£441 / 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.