Property investment stats for Stowmarket, East of England
A complete guide to property investment in Stowmarket.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Investment summary
Stowmarket sits in a part of the country where affordability stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.8 that is far lower than many other areas. The housing market here is relatively liquid, reflected by annual sales of 387 and homes spending an average of 70 days on the market. Family households are common, as shown by the area being in the 53rd percentile for families and the 92nd percentile for couples. Owner-occupation is also above average, sitting in the 60th percentile, which suggests a stable base of long-term residents.
Key investment stats for Stowmarket
Median price per sq ft
£294 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.3%
Capital growth (1y)
-0.8%
Sales in past year
387
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Stowmarket
Live prices in Stowmarket, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£280,000
25% of properties below...
£230,000
75% of properties below...
£400,000
Most expensive property
£1,650,000
Live listings
285
Median days on market
70
Should you invest in Stowmarket?
Opportunities
- Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.3%, with the top local district offering 5.1%.
- The area’s relatively low price-to-income ratio of 4.8 makes entry more accessible than in many other markets.
- The steady annualised growth of 2.9% over three years hints at underlying market resilience.
Risks
- Over the past year, property values have changed by -0.8%, which may concern those seeking short-term capital gains.
- The median discount of £4,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers are negotiating below asking price, potentially reflecting softening demand.
- The area’s population skews older, with relatively fewer younger professionals or students, which could limit future rental demand growth.
Outlook
The next twelve months in Stowmarket are likely to be shaped by its affordability and stable owner-occupier base. While short-term capital growth has changed by -0.8%, the three-year trend of 8.9% and annualised growth of 2.9% suggest the market is not stagnant.
Rental yields remain attractive, and liquidity is reasonable given the average days on market of 70 days. Investors should expect steady, rather than spectacular, returns and may find the best opportunities in family-sized homes, given the high proportion of couples and families. Overall, Stowmarket offers a measured environment for those seeking income and long-term stability over rapid gains.
Property market trends in Stowmarket
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Live properties in Stowmarket
Investment properties in Stowmarket, East of England
£140,000
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Cardinalls Road, Stowmarket, Suffol...
£460,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Finborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffol...
£190,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom flat for sale
Onehouse Way, Stowmarket, IP14
£100,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Sheringham Court, Stowmarket
£90,000
2 bedroom flat for sale
Lucena Court, The Brickfields
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £4,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.4%
Best places to invest in Stowmarket
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
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.