Property investment stats for Wallingford, South East

• Properties are selling quickly, averaging just 25 days on the market, suggesting strong demand and good liquidity for investors looking to move in or out of the market.
• The top-performing postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.4%, which is noticeably higher than the area average and may appeal to yield-focused investors.
• The local population is highly educated and professional (both in the 70th+ percentile), which helps underpin demand for quality rental accommodation and supports long-term capital values.

• Capital values have changed by -3.4% over the past year, so short-term price growth is not guaranteed.
• The average rental yield of 3.7% is modest, so investors looking for strong cash flow may need to be selective.
• Private rented housing is in the 26th percentile, which means the rental market is on the smaller side compared to other areas, potentially limiting tenant pool size.

Wallingford’s market is likely to remain stable, supported by a well-educated and professional population. The supply side looks balanced, with 153 annual sales and properties moving quickly, so investors should not expect much in the way of bargains.

Rental yields are not spectacular at 3.7%, but the top-performing district offers a bit more for those willing to hunt. Affordability metrics are reasonable for the South East, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.0 and a rent-to-income ratio of 22.9%.

Given the recent capital growth trends (up 7.9% over three years but changed by -3.4% in the last year), I would expect modest performance in the next twelve months, with more of a focus on steady rental demand than on rapid capital appreciation.