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Property investment stats for Wixams, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Wixams.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Wixams stands out for its appeal to families and couples, with the area being in the highest percentile for both these groups. Owner-occupation is also high, suggesting a stable resident base and potential for long-term capital retention. The current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £400,000, while a two-bedroom flat is being marketed at £245,000. Rental yields average 5.1%, with the best-performing postcode district offering a yield of 5.6%.

Despite these attractions, capital growth over the past year changed by -3.2%, though over three years it has increased by 5.2% (an annualised rate of 1.7%). The median price per square foot is £344 per sq ft, and affordability measures show a price-to-income ratio of 5.8 and a rent-to-income ratio of 28.9%.

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Key investment stats for Wixams

Median price per sq ft

£344 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.2%

Sales in past year

168

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

Live property stats in Wixams

Live prices in Wixams, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£420,000

25% of properties below...

£385,000

75% of properties below...

£475,000

Most expensive property

£975,000

Live listings

121

Median days on market

27

Should you invest in Wixams?

Opportunities

  • The area offers strong rental yields, with an average of 5.1% and a top district yield of 5.6%, which may appeal to income-focused investors.
  • High demand from families and couples, both in the 99th and 87th percentiles respectively, supports the case for steady rental demand and owner-occupier stability.
  • Properties are selling relatively quickly, with a median time on the market of 27 days, indicating good liquidity for sellers.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year changed by -3.2%, which may concern investors seeking short-term appreciation.
  • The private rented sector is in the lowest percentile nationally, suggesting limited supply or competition for rental properties.
  • The median discount to asking price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), which could indicate buyers are negotiating harder or sellers are adjusting expectations.

Outlook

The outlook for Wixams is shaped by its strong family and owner-occupier appeal, with high demand likely to support both sales and lettings. While capital growth has been subdued over the past year, the three-year trend is more positive, suggesting some resilience in values.

Rental yields remain attractive at 5.1%, and with properties selling in a median of 27 days, liquidity does not appear to be a concern. Affordability metrics are moderate, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.8, so the area is not especially stretched compared to other family-oriented markets. Investors should expect stability rather than rapid gains, with steady rental demand and gradual capital appreciation over the next year.

Live properties in Wixams

Investment properties in Wixams, East of England

5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 168 days

£550,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Woodpecker Gardens, Wixams

Slow to sell properties in Wixams, East of England
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
35% below median price

£550,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Corncroft Leys, Houghton Conquest, ...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Wixams, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom detached house for sale
34% below median price

£425,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Bedford Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Be...

Auction properties in Wixams, East of England
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

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

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,300 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

Best places to invest in Wixams

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1MK425.6%3.6%£332 / sq ft
2MK454.7%2.9%£387 / 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.