A complete guide to property investment in Whitwick.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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%.
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 prices in Whitwick, East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Whitwick, East Midlands
£180,000
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Templars Way, Coalville, LE67
£220,000
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Priory Close, Thringstone, Coalvill...
£248,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Loughborough Road, Thringstone, LE6...
£250,000 - Fixed Price
4 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale
93 Silver Street, Coalville, Leices...
£180,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Hensons Lane, Thringstone, Coalvill...
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.