Property investment stats for Shoreham-by-Sea, South East

• Investors can expect strong rental yields of 5.0%, which are competitive for the South East.
• The top postcode district achieves yields of 5.1%, suggesting pockets of even better rental performance.
• Families and older residents make up a large share of the population, supporting demand for larger homes such as 3-bedroom houses, currently marketed at a median sale price of £487,475 and a median rent of £1,750.

• Recent capital growth has been muted, with a 1-year change of -2.9% and only a three-year annualised growth of 2.8%, so quick capital appreciation is unlikely.
• The price-to-income ratio of 7.4 and rent-to-income ratio of 29.9% could make affordability a challenge for some tenants and buyers, potentially limiting future price growth.
• The older demographic profile (60+ in the 72nd percentile) may mean less turnover and slower demand growth compared to younger, up-and-coming areas.

Looking ahead, Shoreham-by-Sea should continue to offer stable rental returns, especially for those targeting family homes and older downsizers. The steady annual sales volume of 334 and median days on market of 70 days suggest the area remains liquid, though not particularly fast-moving. Affordability pressures, as shown by the price-to-income ratio of 7.4 and rent-to-income ratio of 29.9%, are unlikely to ease soon, which may cap significant price growth.

Given the recent capital growth trends of -2.9% over one year and 2.8% over three years, investors should expect steady rather than spectacular gains. With a strong owner-occupier presence and a mature population base, Shoreham-by-Sea looks set to remain a solid, if unspectacular, choice for those seeking income and long-term stability rather than rapid appreciation.