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Property investment stats for Sarn, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Sarn.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Sarn offers a balanced proposition for property investors, with a housing market that stands out for its affordability and steady growth. The price-to-income ratio of 3.9 signals that homes are accessible for local buyers, while families are the dominant household group, ranking in the 81st percentile nationally. Median asking prices for a three-bedroom house are £220,000, and two-bedroom flats are at £97,500, making entry points relatively low compared to many parts of Britain. Rental yields are attractive, with an average of 5.1%, and the top-performing postcode district achieves 6.1%.

Sales liquidity is decent, with annual sales at 147 and properties spending a median of 35 days on the market. The typical discount to asking price is £2,950 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting some room for negotiation but not a distressed market.

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Key investment stats for Sarn

Median price per sq ft

£205 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.1%

Capital growth (1y)

1.8%

Sales in past year

147

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

Live property stats in Sarn

Live prices in Sarn, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£239,972

25% of properties below...

£170,000

75% of properties below...

£350,000

Most expensive property

£950,000

Live listings

72

Median days on market

35

Should you invest in Sarn?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.1% is compelling for investors seeking a steady income stream.
  • The capital growth over three years stands at 12.3%, with an annualised figure of 4.0%, indicating consistent appreciation.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 3.9 and the median asking prices for three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats suggest that affordability is a key strength in Sarn.

Risks

  • The proportion of private rented housing is in the 16th percentile, which could limit tenant demand relative to areas with a larger rental market.
  • The median discount to asking price of £2,950 (the typical achieved discount) may reflect buyers' negotiating power or slightly weaker demand.
  • The degree-educated and professional population percentiles are both below the national median, which could influence the long-term profile of renters and buyers.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Sarn is likely to remain a steady performer for property investors. The combination of 1.8% capital growth over the past year and the three-year annualised rate of 4.0% points to a market that is quietly resilient rather than volatile.

Rental demand should be supported by the area's strong family orientation and affordable rents, with the median asking rent for a three-bedroom house at £1,275. The relatively short median days on market, at 35 days, suggests properties are not lingering unsold. As long as affordability remains in check and local employment stays stable, Sarn should continue to offer a favourable balance of yield and growth potential.

Live properties in Sarn

Investment properties in Sarn, Wales

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 180 days

£150,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Pen-Y-Fai Road, Aberkenfig, Bridgen...

Slow to sell properties in Sarn, Wales
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 11%

£125,000

2 bedroom detached house for sale

River Way, Brynmenyn, Bridgend Coun...

Big price drop properties in Sarn, Wales
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom detached house for sale
5,140 sq ft

£950,000

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Abergarw Meadow, Brynmenyn, Bridgen...

Properties with planning granted in Sarn, Wales
Planning Granted
4 bedroom detached house for sale
8% local capital growth

£635,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Brynderwen House Derllwyn Road Tond...

High capital growth properties in Sarn, Wales
High Capital Growth

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,950

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £9,999 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Sarn

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CF326.1%8.5%£193 / sq ft

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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.