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Property investment stats for Stotfold, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Stotfold.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Stotfold sits in the East of England with a housing market that leans heavily towards owner-occupiers and families, as shown by its high percentiles for both. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 6.4 suggests affordability is reasonable by regional standards, and the rent-to-income ratio of 26.0% should appeal to those seeking balanced rental returns without overreliance on transient renters. The median price per square foot is £390 per sq ft, while sales volumes are steady at 216 per year. Properties are taking an average of 78 days to sell, and there is a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), hinting at some room for negotiation. Rental yields are moderate at 4.1%, and the top-performing postcode district offers a slightly higher yield of 4.9%.

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Key investment stats for Stotfold

Median price per sq ft

£390 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-6.0%

Sales in past year

216

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

Live property stats in Stotfold

Live prices in Stotfold, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£450,000

25% of properties below...

£361,250

75% of properties below...

£550,000

Most expensive property

£1,000,000

Live listings

90

Median days on market

78

Should you invest in Stotfold?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district delivers a higher rental yield of 4.9%, which is above the area average and may suit yield-focused investors.
  • Families dominate the local demographic, making three-bedroom houses (with a median asking price of £456,250 and rent of £1,900) a potentially stable investment.
  • The area’s high owner-occupation and professional population percentiles suggest a stable, aspirational community that could underpin long-term value.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -6.0%, which may concern those seeking short-term appreciation.
  • The private rented sector is in the lower percentiles, so rental demand may be less robust than in more urbanised or student-heavy areas.
  • Properties are taking 78 days to sell, and the median achieved price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, so liquidity may be lower than in hotter markets.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Stotfold’s fundamentals suggest a steady but unspectacular market for investors. The annualised growth over three years is 1.9%, with total three-year capital growth at 5.7%, so expectations for rapid price increases should be tempered. However, the area’s appeal to families and professionals, along with its high owner-occupancy, should support underlying demand and reduce volatility.

Rental yields are not headline-grabbing but remain respectable, especially in the top-performing postcode district. Investors focused on long-term stability and consistent rental income, rather than rapid capital gains, may find Stotfold’s profile suits their goals. As always, careful attention to tenant demand and pricing strategy will be key to maximising returns.

Live properties in Stotfold

Investment properties in Stotfold, East of England

4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
41% below median price

£425,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Bedfordshir...

Properties needing refurbishment in Stotfold, East of England
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
41% below median price

£260,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Kingsley Avenue, Fairfield, SG5

Priced to sell properties in Stotfold, East of England
Priced to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£500,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Beatrice Place, Hitchin, SG5

Slow to sell properties in Stotfold, East of England
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom apartment for sale
48% below median price

£500,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Kingsley Avenue, Fairfield, Hitchin...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Stotfold, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £16,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

Best places to invest in Stotfold

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SG54.9%2.5%£433 / 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.