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Property investment stats for Wick (Arun), South East

A complete guide to property investment in Wick.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Wick stands out for investors seeking balanced returns and relatively accessible entry points. The area has seen capital growth over one year of 3.9%, with a three-year annualised rate of 3.5%, suggesting steady appreciation rather than boom-and-bust cycles. Rental yields average 5.0%, while the top-performing postcode district posts an impressive 6.0%. Affordability is reasonable by regional standards, as reflected in a price-to-income ratio of 4.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 26.2%.

Liquidity is healthy, with properties spending an average of 59 days on the market and annual sales at 122. The median discount on achieved prices stands at £4,900 (the typical achieved discount), indicating some room for negotiation but not an overly soft market.

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Key investment stats for Wick

Median price per sq ft

£354 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.0%

Capital growth (1y)

3.9%

Sales in past year

122

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

Live property stats in Wick

Live prices in Wick (Arun), South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£340,000

25% of properties below...

£269,975

75% of properties below...

£415,000

Most expensive property

£3,950,000

Live listings

143

Median days on market

59

Should you invest in Wick?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.0%, with the top district achieving 6.0%.
  • The area’s three-year capital growth of 10.8% shows consistent value appreciation, which may appeal to those seeking stability.
  • With a median price per square foot of £354 per sq ft, entry costs remain attractive compared to many parts of the South East.

Risks

  • The degree-educated and professional population is in the 11th percentile, which may limit demand from higher-earning tenants or buyers.
  • Social rented housing is in the 69th percentile, which could influence local market dynamics and tenant profiles.
  • Owner-occupation and private rental rates are both below the national median, so local demand patterns may not match national trends.

Outlook

The next year is likely to see Wick remain a steady performer, with no signs of overheating or dramatic correction. Given the 3.9% over the past year and a relatively short average time on market of 59 days, demand appears stable. Rental demand is underpinned by strong yields and a high proportion of family households (in the 88th percentile), which should support occupancy rates.

Affordability measures such as the 4.9 ratio suggest that the area is accessible to a broad range of buyers. Investors should expect moderate growth and a balanced rental market, with the potential for incremental capital appreciation rather than rapid gains. The local demographic mix and steady liquidity point to a market that is unlikely to surprise — positively or negatively — in the short term.

Live properties in Wick

Investment properties in Wick (Arun), South East

2 bedroom park home for sale
58% below median price

£125,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom park home for sale

Thornlea Court, Littlehampton

Properties needing refurbishment in Wick (Arun), South East
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom link detached house for sale
On market for 180 days

£395,000

3 bedroom link detached house for sale

Fairhaven Gardens, Littlehampton, B...

Slow to sell properties in Wick (Arun), South East
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom maisonette for sale
Reduced by 14%

£190,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom maisonette for sale

Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton

Big price drop properties in Wick (Arun), South East
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom park home for sale
47% below median price

£85,000

2 bedroom park home for sale

Thornlea Court, Littlehampton

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Wick (Arun), South East
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: £4,900

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,625 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,250 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

Best places to invest in Wick

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1BN176.0%2.6%£346 / 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.