Property investment stats for Wantage, South East
A complete guide to property investment in Wantage.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Investment summary
Wantage offers a stable environment for property investors, with a good mix of owner-occupied and family households. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.3 suggests that homes are relatively affordable compared to many parts of the South East. The median price per square foot sits at £346 per sq ft, which is reasonable for the region and supports steady demand. Liquidity is healthy, with properties spending a typical 65 days on the market and a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) indicating buyers have some room to negotiate.
Rental yields are a key highlight here, with an average of 7.1% and the top postcode district yielding 5.6%, making Wantage attractive for buy-to-let investors.
Key investment stats for Wantage
Median price per sq ft
£346 / sq ft
Average rental yield
7.1%
Capital growth (1y)
-1.3%
Sales in past year
204
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Wantage
Live prices in Wantage, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£390,000
25% of properties below...
£246,250
75% of properties below...
£515,000
Most expensive property
£1,500,000
Live listings
106
Median days on market
65
Should you invest in Wantage?
Opportunities
- Strong rental yields of 7.1% make Wantage appealing for those seeking income from buy-to-let properties.
- The price-to-income ratio of 5.3 points to a market where affordability is better than in many areas nearby, offering entry points for investors.
- Properties are typically on the market for just 65 days, suggesting good liquidity and the potential for quick sales or purchases.
Risks
- Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.3%, which may concern investors focused on short-term appreciation.
- The private rented sector is in the lower quartile at the 24th percentile, so rental demand may not be as deep as in larger urban centres.
- The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) could indicate that sellers need to be realistic about pricing to achieve sales.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Wantage’s mix of affordability and strong rental yields should continue to attract investors who prioritise income over rapid capital growth. The area’s owner-occupier base is solid, and the high proportion of couples and families points to steady, long-term demand for homes.
While capital growth has changed by -1.3% in the past year, the three-year annualised growth rate of 2.0% shows that the market can deliver moderate appreciation over time. With a median asking sale price of £390,000 for a three-bedroom house and a median rent of £1,900, investors can expect a balanced market where both purchase and rental prices are accessible for local incomes.
Property market trends in Wantage
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Live properties in Wantage
Investment properties in Wantage, South East
£235,000
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Mill Street, Wantage, OX12
£600,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Larkhill, Wantage
£100,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Mill Street, Wantage
£325,000
3 bedroom flat for sale
Belmont, Wantage
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,950 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,800 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.2%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.0%
Best places to invest in Wantage
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
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.