Property investment stats for Washingborough and Heighington, East Midlands

• The area’s price-to-income ratio of 4.6 suggests properties are within reach for many buyers, which can help underpin demand.
• The top performing postcode district delivers a rental yield of 4.9%, which could appeal to investors looking for stable returns.
• Properties are typically on the market for 84 days, so buyers may have some negotiating power, especially given the median achieved price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking.

• Annual sales volume is just 94, so liquidity is limited and it may take time to sell or exit an investment.
• The private rental sector is in the 13th percentile nationally, indicating limited tenant demand and potential challenges for landlords.
• The local population is heavily skewed towards older couples, with the 60+ age group in the 95th percentile, which may limit future growth in buyer and tenant demand from younger demographics.

The next twelve months in Washingborough and Heighington are likely to be shaped by the dominance of owner-occupiers and a very mature population. With the population aged 60+ in the 95th percentile and couples in the 96th percentile, the area is unlikely to see a surge of younger buyers or renters.

Given the price change of -8.0% over the last year, but a three-year growth of 12.2%, the market seems to have a long-term stability that may appeal to cautious investors. The relatively strong affordability and a median asking sale price for 3-bedroom houses at £259,950 could help maintain steady interest. However, with only 94 sales a year and a private rental sector in the 13th percentile, investors should expect slow-moving stock and modest rental demand. Overall, the outlook is steady but subdued, with little sign of dramatic change ahead.