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Property investment stats for Torpoint, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Torpoint.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Torpoint sits on the edge of the South West, offering a property market that balances affordability and moderate demand. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.6 suggests homes are accessible to local buyers, while the 20.6% ratio indicates rents are not overly stretched for tenants. The market has seen capital growth over three years of 11.0%, with an annualised figure of 3.6%; however, the most recent 12 months have shown a change of -1.5%. Properties typically spend 68 days before selling, and the median discount from asking price is £4,500 (the typical achieved discount).

Sales volumes are steady at 136 per year, and the private rental sector is moderately sized compared to other areas in Britain. The population skews older, with a notable proportion of single occupier households and those aged 60 and above.

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Key investment stats for Torpoint

Median price per sq ft

£250 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.5%

Sales in past year

136

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

Live property stats in Torpoint

Live prices in Torpoint, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£230,000

25% of properties below...

£210,000

75% of properties below...

£330,000

Most expensive property

£750,000

Live listings

61

Median days on market

68

Should you invest in Torpoint?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are steady, with an average of 4.3%, and the best-performing postcode district offers 3.5%.
  • The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £230,000, while the median rent for a similar property stands at £1,100, supporting the case for rental investment.
  • The three-year capital growth of 11.0% suggests that longer-term investors have seen reasonable asset appreciation.

Risks

  • The most recent 12-month capital growth stands at -1.5%, which may raise questions about short-term momentum.
  • Properties are sold with a median discount of £4,500 (the typical achieved discount), indicating buyers may have the upper hand in negotiations.
  • The local market is dominated by an older demographic, with the population aged 60 and above in the 89th percentile, which could impact future rental demand growth.

Outlook

The outlook for Torpoint is steady rather than spectacular. The market appears balanced, with homes remaining affordable for local buyers given the 4.6 ratio. While recent capital growth has changed by -1.5% over the last year, the longer-term trend of 3.6% annualised growth over three years provides reassurance for those with a medium- to long-term view.

Rental yields remain in line with regional averages at 4.3%, and liquidity is supported by 136 transactions per year and a typical selling period of 68 days. The older population profile and dominance of single occupier households suggest that demand is unlikely to surge, but also that volatility may be limited. Investors can expect stable conditions, with modest opportunities for both income and capital appreciation.

Live properties in Torpoint

Investment properties in Torpoint, South West

3 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 177 days

£298,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Carew Wharf, Torpoint

Slow to sell properties in Torpoint, South West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Reduced by 14%

£150,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

43 Antony Road, Torpoint, Cornwall,...

Big price drop properties in Torpoint, South West
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
43% below median price

£215,000

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Sydney Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Torpoint, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,875 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £12,950 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.5%

Best places to invest in Torpoint

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PL113.5%3.0%£274 / sq ft

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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.