Property investment stats for Staines-upon-Thames, South East
A complete guide to property investment in Staines-upon-Thames.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Staines-upon-Thames offers a balanced property market with a mix of owner-occupiers and private renters, appealing to a broad investor base. The area has seen capital growth change by 2.7% over the past year, and the three-year annualised growth is 0.9%, showing steady if unspectacular appreciation. Median asking prices for key property types are £550,000 for a three-bedroom house and £375,000 for a two-bedroom flat, while median asking rents are £2,250 and £2,000 respectively. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6 suggests relative affordability for the South East, and the rent-to-income ratio of 25.7% indicates that rental costs are not out of line with local incomes.
Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 59 days on the market and a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting sellers are achieving prices close to expectations. The local population skews towards professionals and families, with population percentiles in the 70s for professionals and managers and for those aged 30-40, supporting stable demand.
Key investment stats for Staines-upon-Thames
Median price per sq ft
£494 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.5%
Capital growth (1y)
2.7%
Sales in past year
249
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Staines-upon-Thames
Live prices in Staines-upon-Thames, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£460,000
25% of properties below...
£325,000
75% of properties below...
£675,000
Most expensive property
£2,600,000
Live listings
281
Median days on market
59
Should you invest in Staines-upon-Thames?
Opportunities
- The average rental yield is strong at 6.5%, with the top postcode district offering yields up to 7.0%.
- With a price-to-income ratio of 5.6, the area remains relatively affordable compared to many parts of the South East.
- Sales volumes are healthy at 249 per year, supporting good liquidity for those looking to buy and sell.
Risks
- Capital growth has changed by just 2.7% over three years, with annualised growth at 0.9%, so investors should not expect rapid appreciation.
- The median rent-to-income ratio is 25.7%, which could limit further rental growth if local incomes do not keep pace.
- The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) on achieved versus asking prices signals some negotiation is still required to secure a sale.
Outlook
The outlook for Staines-upon-Thames is steady rather than spectacular. Rental yields remain attractive at 6.5%, and the combination of affordability and a professional, family-oriented population supports ongoing demand. However, the modest capital growth figures – with a one-year change of 2.7% and an annualised three-year growth of 0.9% – suggest that investors should look for income rather than rapid price appreciation.
Liquidity should remain reasonable, given the current sales volumes and days on market. Overall, Staines-upon-Thames is likely to appeal most to investors seeking reliable rental income and moderate long-term growth, rather than those chasing quick wins.
Property market trends in Staines-upon-Thames
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Staines-upon-Thames
Investment properties in Staines-upon-Thames, South East
£480,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom detached house for sale
London Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, T...
£425,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
London Road, Staines-upon-Thames
£315,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom house boat for sale
Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey, KT16
£974,950
6 bedroom detached house for sale
Timsway, Staines-upon-Thames
£1,225,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom bungalow for sale
Chertsey Lane, Staines-upon-Thames,...
£200,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom house boat for sale
Lammas Drive, Staines, Surrey, TW18
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: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £12,500 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £17,400 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.5%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.3%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.3%
Best places to invest in Staines-upon-Thames
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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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.