Property investment stats for Weymouth, South West
A complete guide to property investment in Weymouth.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Investment summary
Weymouth offers a balanced mix of affordability and rental potential, making it a compelling option for property investors. The median price per square foot sits at £319 per sq ft, which, combined with a price-to-income ratio of 5.7, keeps entry costs reasonable compared to other coastal towns. The area has seen capital values change by -0.4% over the past year, but the three-year capital growth is a healthy 12.5%, translating to an annualised growth of 4.0%. Rental yields are attractive, with an average of 5.4% and the top-performing postcode district offering 5.6%.
Liquidity is steady, with properties spending a median of 69 days on the market and annual sales at 866. The private rented sector is relatively large in local terms, sitting in the 64th percentile for Britain, while the population skews older and there is a high proportion of single-occupier households.
Key investment stats for Weymouth
Median price per sq ft
£319 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.4%
Capital growth (1y)
-0.4%
Sales in past year
866
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Weymouth
Live prices in Weymouth, South West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£295,000
25% of properties below...
£220,000
75% of properties below...
£400,000
Most expensive property
£3,500,000
Live listings
564
Median days on market
69
Should you invest in Weymouth?
Opportunities
- Investors can achieve strong rental yields of 5.4%, with the top postcode district reaching 5.6%.
- The three-year capital growth of 12.5% and annualised growth of 4.0% suggest robust medium-term prospects.
- Median asking rents for both 3-bedroom houses (£1,400) and 2-bedroom flats (£925) are competitive relative to sale prices, supporting healthy rent-to-income ratios (22.9%).
Risks
- One-year capital growth has changed by -0.4%, which may indicate short-term volatility.
- The local population is older (88th percentile for 60+), which may limit future demand growth from younger renters or families.
- Median discounts of £1,125 (the typical achieved discount) suggest buyers have some negotiating power, which could affect resale values.
Outlook
The outlook for Weymouth is steady, with medium-term capital growth trends remaining positive at 12.5% over three years. Liquidity is reasonable, as properties spend a median of 69 days on the market and annual sales reach 866, so investors can expect a fair balance between supply and demand.
Affordability remains attractive, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.7, while rental yields and rent-to-income ratios (5.4% and 22.9%) point to ongoing demand from renters. However, the older population profile and relatively low proportion of families could limit long-term growth in some segments. Overall, Weymouth offers a stable environment for income-focused investors and those seeking gradual capital appreciation.
Property market trends in Weymouth
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Live properties in Weymouth
Investment properties in Weymouth, South West
£200,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Canberra Road, Weymouth, DT3 6
£240,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Cassiobury Road, Weymouth
£287,500
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Plot 375 Curtis Fields, 17 Bramble ...
£260,000 - Offers Over
6 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Derby Street, Weymouth
£685,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Weymouth, Dorset
£75,000 - Offers Over
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Retirement home, Weymouth
£77,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
Franklin Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £1,125
• 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 0.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.0%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.8%
Best places to invest in Weymouth
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.