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Property investment stats for Stamford, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Stamford.

Last updated: 10 January 2026

Investment summary

Stamford is known for its historic charm and attracts buyers who value character and quality of life. The area’s property market has seen a capital growth over three years of 10.9%, which works out to an annualised growth of 3.5%. However, the past year has been more subdued, with capital growth over one year of -1.9%. The median price per square foot is £340 per sq ft, and liquidity is steady, with homes typically spending 72 days on the market before selling.

Affordability is middle-of-the-road, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.1 and a rent-to-income ratio of 24.7%. Investors can expect a rental yield of 4.4%, with the top-performing district offering 4.1%.

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Key investment stats for Stamford

Median price per sq ft

£340 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.9%

Sales in past year

330

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

Live property stats in Stamford

Live prices in Stamford, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£350,000

25% of properties below...

£265,000

75% of properties below...

£500,000

Most expensive property

£2,000,000

Live listings

214

Median days on market

72

Should you invest in Stamford?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields in Stamford are steady, with average yields of 4.4% and the best-performing areas offering 4.1%, which may appeal to income-focused investors.
  • The market has shown resilience over the medium term, with three-year capital growth of 10.9%, suggesting underlying demand.
  • Properties are selling with a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), providing negotiation opportunities for buyers.

Risks

  • The past year has seen capital growth of -1.9%, so short-term price movement has been muted.
  • Liquidity is reasonable but not rapid, with homes spending 72 days on the market, which may affect exit speed for investors.
  • Stamford has a higher proportion of older residents (in the 72nd percentile for over-60s), which could influence long-term demand patterns.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Stamford’s property market is likely to remain stable, supported by a strong professional base (in the 64th percentile for professionals and managers) and its appeal to couples and single occupiers. The area’s three-year capital growth of 10.9% points to underlying resilience, but the most recent one-year figure of -1.9% suggests a pause in momentum.

Rental demand should remain consistent, given rental yields of 4.4% and a private rented sector in the 59th percentile. Pricing may continue to offer some flexibility, with a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) still available. While the older population may shape future demand, Stamford’s fundamentals suggest a balanced outlook for investors who are prepared for steady rather than spectacular returns.

Live properties in Stamford

Investment properties in Stamford, East Midlands

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
45% below median price

£300,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Emmanuel Road, Stamford

Properties needing refurbishment in Stamford, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 172 days

£295,000

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Belton Gardens, Stamford, Lincolnsh...

Slow to sell properties in Stamford, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 17%

£75,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Torkington Gardens, Stamford

Big price drop properties in Stamford, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
1 bedroom flat for sale
45% below median price

£85,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Blackstones Court, St. Georges Aven...

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

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 > £14,950 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £24,490 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.3%

Best places to invest in Stamford

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PE94.1%3.2%£337 / 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.