Property investment stats for Trowbridge, South West

• Strong rental yields of 5.7% make Trowbridge attractive for buy-to-let investors seeking income.
• The top-performing postcode district offers yields of 5.5%, highlighting pockets of particularly strong rental performance.
• With a price-to-income ratio of 4.7, affordability is a key advantage for both investors and tenants.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.2%, which may signal a period of price consolidation.
• The median discount to asking price is £2,850 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers may have room to negotiate or that sellers are adjusting expectations.
• The annualised growth over three years is 3.5%, which is steady but not rapid, so investors should not expect quick capital gains.

Rental demand looks set to remain robust, underpinned by a rent-to-income ratio of 18.9% and a balanced mix of families and couples in the local population. The owner-occupied housing rate sits in the 59th percentile, suggesting a stable base of long-term residents.

With properties selling in just 41 days, liquidity is unlikely to be a concern in the near term. Investors should expect steady, rather than spectacular, capital appreciation given the three-year annualised growth of 3.5% and a one-year capital growth of -0.2%. Overall, Trowbridge offers a mildly positive outlook for investors focused on income and stability rather than rapid gains.