Property investment stats for Swadlincote, East Midlands

• Rental yields are attractive, with the average at 5.4% and the top-performing area at 5.3%.
• The median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house is £1,150, which compares favourably to the current sale price, suggesting good income potential.
• Liquidity is healthy, with homes spending around 55 days on the market and annual sales at 414, indicating active turnover.

• The proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals sits in the lower percentiles, which could limit future demand from higher-earning tenants or buyers.
• The private rented sector is smaller than average, at the 39th percentile, so investors may face competition for tenants or limited scope for portfolio expansion.
• The achieved price is typically £3,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, which may require negotiation and realistic pricing expectations.

The next twelve months look steady for Swadlincote, with affordability remaining a key draw and the price-to-income ratio at 4.3 supporting continued interest from local buyers. Rental demand should be underpinned by the high proportion of couples and families, and the median asking rents for both houses and flats (£1,150 and £900) offer appealing returns relative to purchase prices.

Growth may moderate compared to the strong three-year performance (4.7% annualised), but there is little sign of oversupply or sharp price corrections. Investors should focus on well-priced family homes, which are likely to remain in demand. Overall, Swadlincote offers a sensible balance between income and growth, with manageable risks and a stable outlook.