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Property investment stats for Wisbech, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Wisbech.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Wisbech offers a property market defined by relatively strong affordability and a private rental sector that is unusually large for the region. The price-to-income ratio of 3.9 suggests that buying is accessible to many local buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 18.1% indicates that rents are not overly burdensome. The town's private rented housing sits in the 84th percentile for Britain, pointing to a robust demand for rental properties. At the same time, the owner-occupied sector is much smaller than average, which could mean more flexibility for landlords but less long-term stability in the owner-occupier market.

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Key investment stats for Wisbech

Median price per sq ft

£218 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.2%

Sales in past year

251

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

Live property stats in Wisbech

Live prices in Wisbech, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£228,750

25% of properties below...

£165,000

75% of properties below...

£300,000

Most expensive property

£1,750,000

Live listings

520

Median days on market

83

Should you invest in Wisbech?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.4% is attractive, especially with the top local postcode yielding 5.3%.
  • Median asking prices, such as £235,000 for a three-bedroom house and £86,000 for a two-bedroom flat, are relatively low, supporting affordability for investors entering the market.
  • The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggests there is room to negotiate on price when buying.

Risks

  • The 1-year capital growth has changed by -0.2%, so short-term appreciation has stalled compared to the 3-year trend.
  • The population has a low share of degree-educated residents (1st percentile), which could affect the area's long-term economic prospects and tenant profile.
  • Liquidity is moderate, with properties taking a median of 83 days to sell, so investors may need patience when exiting.

Outlook

Over the next year, Wisbech is likely to remain a market driven by rental demand, given the high proportion of private renters and the continued affordability for buyers. The annualised three-year growth of 3.0% shows that longer-term capital appreciation has been steady, despite the more recent flat performance. Investors should expect stable rental income, with current asking rents at £1,100 for a three-bedroom house and £735 for a two-bedroom flat likely to remain competitive.

While the area does not attract a large student or young professional population, the strong rental yields and affordable entry prices may continue to appeal to value-focused landlords. The outlook is positive for those willing to prioritise yield over rapid capital growth, especially if rental demand holds up as expected.

Live properties in Wisbech

Investment properties in Wisbech, East of England

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
23% below median price

£195,000

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Mount Pleasant Road, Wisbech

Properties needing refurbishment in Wisbech, East of England
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
24% below median price

£200,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Walton Road, Wisbech, PE13

Priced to sell properties in Wisbech, East of England
Priced to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 176 days

£65,000 - Offers in Excess of

1 bedroom flat for sale

Turnpike Court, Norwich Road, Wisbe...

Slow to sell properties in Wisbech, East of England
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 34%

£265,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Kings Walk, Wisbech

Big price drop properties in Wisbech, East of England
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
High yield opportunity

£200,000

4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Ramnoth Road, Wisbech

HMO properties in Wisbech, East of England
HMO
4 bedroom detached house for sale
2,068 sq ft

£800,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Walsoken, Wisbech

Properties with planning granted in Wisbech, East of England
Planning Granted
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
43% below median price

£125,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Granary Court, North End, Wisbech, ...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Wisbech, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

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

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £11,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.3%

Best places to invest in Wisbech

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PE135.3%3.3%£220 / sq ft
2PE143.7%2.2%£237 / 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.