Property investment stats for Sleaford, East Midlands

• The average rental yield of 5.2% stands out for investors seeking steady income streams.
• With a median sale price for a 2-bedroom flat of £86,000 and a median rent for the same at £722, entry-level investments can be particularly attractive.
• Liquidity looks healthy, as properties spend just 18 days on the market on average, making it easier to buy and sell without long waits.

• The 1-year capital growth of -1.4% has changed by a modest amount, which could signal some short-term uncertainty.
• Sleaford’s degree-educated population is in the 23rd percentile and the professionals and managers population is in the 28th percentile, so tenant profiles may be less affluent than in some other towns.
• Families are less represented here, with the families household percentile at just the 27th percentile, which could limit demand for larger homes.

Looking ahead, Sleaford’s annualised growth over three years of 4.1% suggests a market that has moved steadily, even if recent capital growth has been more muted. The annual sales figure of 302 and the quick turnaround of properties on the market indicate ongoing demand and good liquidity.

Affordability is likely to remain a draw, with both the rent-to-income ratio of 19.0% and the price-to-income ratio of 4.1 supporting the case for continued rental interest and buyer activity. Investors can expect stable rental yields, especially in the top postcode district for rental yield, which offers 4.9%. The area’s demographic mix may not be for everyone, but the fundamentals point to a market that should hold up well over the next year.