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Property investment stats for Sileby, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Sileby.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Sileby sits in a sweet spot for property investors looking for a blend of affordability and demand. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.7 suggests homes are relatively attainable for local buyers, which supports underlying demand. With a median price per square foot of £273 per sq ft, entry costs are manageable, and the days on market of 46 days shows properties are moving at a healthy pace. A rental yield of 4.2% is on offer, and the top-performing area boasts an even higher yield of 4.7%.

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Key investment stats for Sileby

Median price per sq ft

£273 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-7.2%

Sales in past year

138

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

Live property stats in Sileby

Live prices in Sileby, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£325,000

25% of properties below...

£227,500

75% of properties below...

£460,000

Most expensive property

£1,950,000

Live listings

77

Median days on market

46

Should you invest in Sileby?

Opportunities

  • There is a strong rental market in Sileby, with a rental yield of 4.2% and the top local postcode offering 4.7%, which may appeal to yield-focused investors.
  • The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.7 makes it more affordable than many parts of the country, supporting both sales and rental demand.
  • The annual sales figure of 138 and days on market of 46 days suggest liquidity is decent, so investors should not struggle to buy or sell when needed.

Risks

  • The 1-year capital growth of -7.2% shows prices have changed by this amount, which could give some buyers pause.
  • The median discount of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount) means buyers are typically able to negotiate, which may signal some softness in the market.
  • While rental yields are solid, the annualised growth over 3 years of 2.3% is modest, so investors seeking rapid capital appreciation may need patience.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Sileby’s fundamentals remain appealing for investors who value steady returns over quick wins. The area’s 3-year capital growth of 7.1% shows that, despite recent price changes, there has been meaningful growth over the medium term. With a large proportion of families and couples, and a strong owner-occupied base, the local market should remain stable and resilient.

Rental demand is likely to stay robust, given the area’s affordability and healthy yields. Investors should expect gradual, rather than dramatic, capital growth — so the focus here is on income and long-term stability rather than chasing sharp price rises.

Live properties in Sileby

Investment properties in Sileby, East Midlands

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
36% below median price

£165,000

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, LE12

Properties needing refurbishment in Sileby, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
5 bedroom house for sale
35% below median price

£575,000

5 bedroom house for sale

Ratcliffe Road, Sileby

Priced to sell properties in Sileby, East Midlands
Priced to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 167 days

£70,000 - Offers Over

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Highbridge, Sileby

Slow to sell properties in Sileby, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
33% below median price

£103,500 - Offers Over

2 bedroom flat for sale

Jordean Court, Brook Street, Sileby...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Sileby, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

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

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,475 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.4%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.8%

Best places to invest in Sileby

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE124.7%3.6%£294 / 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.