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Property investment stats for Warlingham, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Warlingham.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Warlingham sits comfortably on the leafy edge of South East England, offering a blend of village charm and commuter convenience. The area is dominated by owner-occupiers, with the proportion of homes in this category in the 96th percentile nationally, and private rentals are relatively scarce. Investors eyeing this market will notice a steady performance, with capital growth over the past year of 2.1% and a three-year capital growth of 10.8%. Affordability is a mixed bag: the price-to-income ratio stands at 6.6, while the rent-to-income ratio is 31.2%. For those seeking liquidity, the median days on market is 62 days, and properties typically achieve a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) from asking price.

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Key investment stats for Warlingham

Median price per sq ft

£498 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.5%

Capital growth (1y)

2.1%

Sales in past year

121

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

Live property stats in Warlingham

Live prices in Warlingham, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£550,000

25% of properties below...

£340,000

75% of properties below...

£850,000

Most expensive property

£3,000,000

Live listings

157

Median days on market

62

Should you invest in Warlingham?

Opportunities

  • The area offers average rental yields of 4.5%, with the top-performing postcode district reaching 4.5%.
  • With annualised growth over three years at 3.5%, Warlingham has delivered consistent capital appreciation.
  • The high proportion of professionals and managers (in the 84th percentile) underpins demand for quality family homes and larger properties.

Risks

  • The private rental sector is small (15th percentile), which may limit tenant choice and make it harder to scale a rental portfolio.
  • The population skews older (60+ age group in the 80th percentile), so demand for rental properties from younger tenants may be muted.
  • Properties spend a median of 62 days on the market, which could affect liquidity for those needing a quick sale.

Outlook

Over the next twelve months, Warlingham is likely to remain a steady performer rather than a hotspot for dramatic growth. The dominance of owner-occupiers and modest rental supply means investors should not expect a flood of new rental opportunities. However, consistent annualised growth of 3.5% and a stable professional population suggest continued resilience in both sales and rental markets.

Affordability pressures may temper buyer enthusiasm, as reflected in the price-to-income ratio of 6.6 and median price per square foot of £498 per sq ft. Still, with annual sales at 121 and a typical discount to asking price, there is scope for negotiation. Investors who value stability and long-term capital preservation may find Warlingham's measured pace and mature demographic appealing.

Live properties in Warlingham

Investment properties in Warlingham, South East

2 bedroom apartment for sale
50% below median price

£400,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Landscape Road, Warlingham, CR6

Properties needing refurbishment in Warlingham, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
43% below median price

£240,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Redvers Road, Warlingham, CR6

Priced to sell properties in Warlingham, South East
Priced to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 177 days

£595,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Edward House, Hillbury Road, Warlin...

Slow to sell properties in Warlingham, South East
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 17%

£1,250,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Chelsham Road, Warlingham, Surrey, ...

Big price drop properties in Warlingham, South East
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom link detached house for sale
1,828 sq ft

£1,100,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom link detached house for sale

Tydcombe Road, Warlingham, CR6

Properties with planning granted in Warlingham, South East
Planning Granted
2 bedroom apartment for sale
63% below median price

£485,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Cypress Heights, Landscape Road, Wa...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Warlingham, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,625 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

Best places to invest in Warlingham

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CR64.5%2.8%£499 / 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.