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Property investment stats for Twyford (Wokingham), South East

A complete guide to property investment in Twyford.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Twyford is a highly sought-after village with a strong appeal for families and professionals, reflected in its high owner-occupier rates and a population profile skewed towards couples and families. The property market here shows notable momentum, with capital growth over one year of 9.3% and a three-year annualised growth of 4.5%. Properties are moving at a moderate pace, averaging 66 days on the market, and the median price per square foot sits at £562 per sq ft. While the supply is not especially high, with 126 annual sales, the area’s stability and desirability are clear.

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Key investment stats for Twyford

Median price per sq ft

£562 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.3%

Capital growth (1y)

9.3%

Sales in past year

126

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

Live property stats in Twyford

Live prices in Twyford (Wokingham), South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£685,000

25% of properties below...

£417,500

75% of properties below...

£1,075,000

Most expensive property

£5,500,000

Live listings

103

Median days on market

66

Should you invest in Twyford?

Opportunities

  • The area’s one-year capital growth of 9.3% suggests strong recent appreciation, which may attract investors looking for capital gains.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 5.9, affordability is better than many other sought-after commuter locations, potentially broadening the pool of buyers and renters.
  • The top local postcode offers rental yields of 3.6%, which, while not the highest, are steady for a village with this profile and could appeal to those seeking stable returns.

Risks

  • Rental yields of 3.3% are on the lower side, so investors seeking high income returns may find stronger prospects elsewhere.
  • Properties are selling with a median discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), indicating buyers may have room to negotiate, which could impact short-term resale values.
  • The relatively low student and young adult population means rental demand is likely to remain focused on families and professionals, limiting diversification.

Outlook

Over the next twelve months, Twyford’s property market looks set to remain stable, with continued demand from families and professionals drawn by its strong amenities and transport links. Given the annual sales of 126 and properties spending an average of 66 days on the market, liquidity should remain reasonable but not brisk. The capital growth of 9.3% over the past year suggests confidence in the area, though investors should not expect runaway price increases.

Rental yields are unlikely to surge, but the area’s appeal to affluent owner-occupiers and families means the risk of major price corrections is low. Investors with a long-term perspective may see steady, if unspectacular, returns. The outlook is mildly positive, especially for those prioritising stability over rapid gains.

Live properties in Twyford

Investment properties in Twyford (Wokingham), South East

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
17% below median price

£400,000

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

High Street, Twyford, Reading, Berk...

Properties needing refurbishment in Twyford (Wokingham), South East
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
35% below median price

£390,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Pennfields, Ruscombe

Priced to sell properties in Twyford (Wokingham), South East
Priced to Sell
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
On market for 146 days

£490,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Hurst Park Road, Twyford, RG10

Slow to sell properties in Twyford (Wokingham), South East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 11%

£350,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Ruscombe Lane, Ruscombe, Reading, B...

Big price drop properties in Twyford (Wokingham), South East
Big Price Drop
Detached house for sale
3,137 sq ft

£700,000

Detached house for sale

High Street, Twyford, Berkshire, RG...

Properties with planning granted in Twyford (Wokingham), South East
Planning Granted
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
45% below median price

£150,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Waltham Road, Twyford, Reading

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Twyford (Wokingham), South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £10,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £21,400 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Twyford

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1RG103.6%4.0%£552 / 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.