Property investment stats for Sandy, East of England

• Rental investors will note the strong rental yields of 4.0%, which stand out for the region, with the top postcode district offering yields of 3.4%.
• The local market leans towards families and couples, both in the 80th percentile or higher, supporting stable, long-term tenancies for larger homes.
• Relative affordability — evident from the £380,000 for a three-bedroom house and £164,975 for a two-bedroom flat — means lower entry costs for investors compared to more overheated markets.

• Capital growth over the last year has changed by -5.2%, which may give pause to those seeking quick appreciation.
• The private rented sector is in the lower percentiles, suggesting a smaller tenant pool for buy-to-let investors.
• There is a median discount of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), so sellers may need to be realistic about pricing to secure a sale.

Looking ahead, Sandy's property market seems set to remain steady, with annualised three-year growth at 2.8% and a three-year capital growth of 8.6%. Affordability metrics like the 20.4% rent-to-income ratio should help keep demand stable among local renters and buyers.

Liquidity is likely to hold, given the current 46 days and annual sales volume, so investors can expect a market that is neither sluggish nor overheated. The area’s appeal to families and couples should continue to underpin demand for larger properties. While rapid price rises seem unlikely in the short term, the fundamentals point to a market that rewards patience and realistic expectations.