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Property investment stats for Towcester, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Towcester.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Towcester sits comfortably in the middle of the pack for the East Midlands, with a balanced population profile and a strong showing for professional and managerial residents. The area’s property market shows a modest upward trend, as seen in the capital growth over 3 years of 11.4% and annualised growth over the same period of 3.7%. Affordability is reasonable for buyers, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.7, and rental affordability is also in check, given the rent-to-income ratio of 21.3%. Sales activity is healthy, with annual sales of 313 and homes moving in a brisk 42 days.

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Key investment stats for Towcester

Median price per sq ft

£371 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.7%

Capital growth (1y)

0.3%

Sales in past year

313

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

Live property stats in Towcester

Live prices in Towcester, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£425,000

25% of properties below...

£325,000

75% of properties below...

£539,995

Most expensive property

£2,250,000

Live listings

177

Median days on market

42

Should you invest in Towcester?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields in the top performing postcode district of 4.7%, which is above the area average.
  • The median price per square foot of £371 per sq ft offers an accessible entry point compared to many southern markets, especially for family homes and two-bedroom flats.
  • The median discount to asking price of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount) suggests there is room to negotiate on purchases, supporting value-driven acquisitions.

Risks

  • The average rental yield of 3.7% is not especially high, so investors relying on income rather than growth should be cautious.
  • The capital growth over 1 year of 0.3% is subdued, which may not suit those seeking short-term gains.
  • The private rented sector is relatively small, sitting in the lower quartile nationally, which could limit tenant demand and liquidity for rental properties.

Outlook

The coming year in Towcester looks steady rather than spectacular. The combination of modest capital growth over 1 year of 0.3% and annualised growth over 3 years of 3.7% points to a market that favours patient investors over speculators. With homes selling in 42 days and a median discount to asking price of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount), buyers can expect reasonable liquidity and a degree of pricing power.

Rental investors may find the best returns in the top performing postcode district, given its yield of 4.7%, but overall yields are average. The area’s strong professional and family demographics should support both demand and stability, but the relatively small private rental sector means growth in the rental market may be gradual. For those seeking a reliable, middle-of-the-road investment, Towcester offers a solid proposition without the volatility seen elsewhere.

Live properties in Towcester

Investment properties in Towcester, East Midlands

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
On market for 174 days

£400,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Sedgefield Drive, Towcester, NN12

Slow to sell properties in Towcester, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Reduced by 11%

£200,000

1 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Epsom Avenue, Towcester, Northa...

Big price drop properties in Towcester, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
849 sq ft

£325,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Alchester Court, Towcester, NN12

Properties with planning granted in Towcester, East Midlands
Planning Granted
1 bedroom flat for sale
30% below median price

£140,000 - Offers in Excess of

1 bedroom flat for sale

Watling Street East, Towcester

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Towcester, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £12,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.4%

Best places to invest in Towcester

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NN124.7%3.0%£360 / 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.