Property investment stats for Selsey, South East

• The area offers strong rental yields of 4.8%, which may appeal to investors seeking income.
• Capital growth over three years has reached 15.5%, indicating potential for value appreciation.
• The median discount to asking price is £6,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers may have room to negotiate.

• The population is heavily skewed towards those aged 60 and over, in the 99th percentile, which could limit future demand from younger buyers or renters.
• The price-to-income ratio is 6.9, making affordability a potential concern for some segments of the market.
• There is a relatively low proportion of families and younger adults, both in the bottom 10th percentile, which may affect long-term rental demand.

Short-term prospects in Selsey are shaped by steady capital growth and moderate transaction activity. The area’s appeal to older residents and retirees is unlikely to change, so demand will probably remain strongest in these segments. Rental yields of 4.8% suggest income potential holds up, but the low proportion of younger households could keep rental growth subdued.

Affordability, as measured by a 6.9 price-to-income ratio and a 31.3% rent-to-income ratio, is not especially favourable for new entrants. With properties spending an average of 85 days on the market and a median discount of £6,000 (the typical achieved discount), buyers are likely to continue negotiating on price. The outlook is stable, with gradual growth rather than dramatic shifts expected.