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Property investment stats for Whitwick, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Whitwick.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Whitwick is a settled area with a strong presence of owner-occupied homes, sitting in the 89th percentile for this measure. The housing market is relatively active, with properties spending an average of 66 days before selling and annual sales totaling 131. The current median asking price for a three-bedroom house is £250,000, while the average price per square foot stands at £251 per sq ft. Affordability is reasonable compared to national averages, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 4.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 21.9%.

Rental yields average 4.1%, with the top local postcode district offering yields of up to 4.8%. While one-year capital growth has changed by -4.1%, the three-year growth figure is 9.7%, giving an annualised growth rate of 3.1%.

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Key investment stats for Whitwick

Median price per sq ft

£251 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-4.1%

Sales in past year

131

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

Live property stats in Whitwick

Live prices in Whitwick, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£285,000

25% of properties below...

£240,000

75% of properties below...

£385,000

Most expensive property

£1,750,000

Live listings

89

Median days on market

66

Should you invest in Whitwick?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 4.1% provides a stable income stream for investors seeking steady returns.
  • The area’s three-year capital growth of 9.7% and annualised growth of 3.1% suggest that Whitwick has delivered solid performance over the medium term.
  • A typical discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) on achieved sale prices could allow buyers to negotiate effectively and improve entry value.

Risks

  • The one-year capital growth has changed by -4.1%, which may signal short-term price volatility or a cooling market.
  • With private rented housing in the 10th percentile, demand from renters may be lower than in areas with a larger tenant base.
  • The population aged 60 and over is in the 85th percentile, suggesting a demographic tilt that could affect future demand and turnover.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Whitwick appears to offer a balanced investment case. The combination of a strong owner-occupier base and relatively quick sales at a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) should help maintain liquidity. While rental yields are steady at 4.1%, the limited private rental sector and older demographic may cap rapid growth in rental demand.

Affordability remains a bright spot, with both price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios at accessible levels. Investors should remain mindful of the recent change in capital growth over one year, but the three-year figures indicate resilience. Overall, Whitwick is likely to appeal to those seeking stability and moderate returns rather than high-risk, high-reward plays.

Live properties in Whitwick

Investment properties in Whitwick, East Midlands

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
20% below median price

£180,000

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Templars Way, Coalville, LE67

Properties needing refurbishment in Whitwick, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
On market for 174 days

£220,000

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Priory Close, Thringstone, Coalvill...

Slow to sell properties in Whitwick, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 31%

£248,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Loughborough Road, Thringstone, LE6...

Big price drop properties in Whitwick, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale
High yield opportunity

£250,000 - Fixed Price

4 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale

93 Silver Street, Coalville, Leices...

HMO properties in Whitwick, East Midlands
HMO
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
35% below median price

£180,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Hensons Lane, Thringstone, Coalvill...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Whitwick, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,000 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

Best places to invest in Whitwick

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE674.8%3.8%£260 / 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.