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Property investment stats for Waterlooville, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Waterlooville.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Waterlooville sits just outside the South Coast's main cities, offering a market where owner-occupation is notably high (in the 75th percentile) and private renting is much less common than average (in the 14th percentile). The area has a strong presence of couples (in the 84th percentile), and the population skews older, with those aged 60 and over making up a large share (in the 79th percentile). Affordability is middle-of-the-road for the region, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.1 and a rent-to-income ratio of 27.1%. The local property market sees a median price per square foot of £341 per sq ft, and homes spend an average of 54 days before selling.

Investors will note a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers have some negotiating power, and annual sales volume is steady at 510.

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Key investment stats for Waterlooville

Median price per sq ft

£341 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.8%

Sales in past year

510

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

Live property stats in Waterlooville

Live prices in Waterlooville, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£377,500

25% of properties below...

£271,100

75% of properties below...

£500,000

Most expensive property

£1,750,000

Live listings

282

Median days on market

54

Should you invest in Waterlooville?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are healthy for the region, with an average of 5.3% and a top postcode district yield of 5.4%, making buy-to-let potentially attractive.
  • The steady sales volume of 510 and relatively short average days on market (54 days) indicate decent liquidity for those looking to enter or exit positions.
  • The area’s high proportion of owner-occupiers and couples means stable demand for family-sized homes, as seen in the current median asking price for a 3-bedroom house (£390,000) and corresponding rent (£2,100).

Risks

  • Capital growth has changed by -2.8% over the past year, which may concern those seeking short-term gains.
  • The older age profile (with the population aged 60+ in the 79th percentile) could signal slower future growth in demand from younger buyers or renters.
  • The low proportion of private rented housing (in the 14th percentile) may limit opportunities to expand rental portfolios without significant investment in repositioning or targeting niche markets.

Outlook

Looking ahead, investors can expect Waterlooville to remain a stable, if unspectacular, market. The annualised growth over three years sits at 1.8%, while three-year capital growth has reached 5.6%, showing that long-term appreciation is possible even if recent performance has been subdued.

Rental demand should hold up thanks to the area’s appeal for couples and established families, and the combination of £390,000 for sales and £2,100 for rents suggests returns should stay competitive. Liquidity remains reasonable, and buyers are still able to negotiate on price. Overall, Waterlooville offers measured potential for those seeking steady income and gradual capital appreciation rather than rapid gains.

Live properties in Waterlooville

Investment properties in Waterlooville, South East

5 bedroom detached house for sale
41% below median price

£550,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

London Road, Widley

Properties needing refurbishment in Waterlooville, South East
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£400,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Stoneman Mews, Bushy Mead, Purbrook

Slow to sell properties in Waterlooville, South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 21%

£55,000 - Offers Over

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Homewater House, Waterlooville

Big price drop properties in Waterlooville, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
1,876 sq ft

£750,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Brow, Widley

Properties with planning granted in Waterlooville, South East
Planning Granted
1 bedroom flat for sale
54% below median price

£70,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

HOLLY DRIVE, WATERLOOVILLE

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Waterlooville, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
47% below median price

£145,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Foxtail Road, Waterlooville, Hampsh...

Auction properties in Waterlooville, South East
Auction

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: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.0%

Best places to invest in Waterlooville

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PO75.4%2.4%£357 / 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.