Property investment stats for Stonehouse (Stroud), South West

• The average rental yield of 4.7% is attractive for this part of the South West, especially given the relatively low price-to-income ratio.
• Three-year capital growth of 11.9% demonstrates the area’s potential for longer-term appreciation, not just short-term gains.
• The median asking rent for a 2-bedroom flat stands at £850, which, relative to local incomes, suggests ongoing demand for well-priced rental stock.

• The private rented sector is in the 24th percentile for size, so investors may face limited tenant choice compared to larger towns.
• Capital growth over the past year has changed by 0.5%, which could signal a period of slower appreciation ahead.
• The median discount to asking price of £4,250 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers have some negotiating power, which could affect exit prices for sellers.

Over the next year, Stonehouse is likely to maintain its reputation for steady, dependable returns rather than dramatic gains. The combination of annual sales at 144 and a median time on market of 49 days points to a healthy turnover, with neither buyers nor sellers holding all the cards. While the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios of 5.8 and 26.2% keep affordability in a comfortable band, don’t expect a sudden surge in pricing.

Rental yields are expected to remain stable, especially in the top-performing postcode district, and demand for family homes should hold up given the area’s high percentile of couples and owner-occupiers. Investors looking for reliable income and moderate growth will find Stonehouse continues to offer a reassuring balance of risk and reward.