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Property investment stats for Woodbridge, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Woodbridge.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Woodbridge stands out as a mature market with a high proportion of older residents and owner-occupiers. The area’s housing market has seen steady, if unspectacular, growth, with capital values changing by 0.9% over the past year and annualised growth over three years at 3.3%. Properties tend to stay on the market for 83 days, suggesting moderate liquidity. Affordability is notable, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.7 and a rent-to-income ratio of 22.3%, both of which position Woodbridge as relatively accessible compared to many southern markets.

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Key investment stats for Woodbridge

Median price per sq ft

£414 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.5%

Capital growth (1y)

0.9%

Sales in past year

168

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

Live property stats in Woodbridge

Live prices in Woodbridge, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£470,000

25% of properties below...

£280,000

75% of properties below...

£675,000

Most expensive property

£2,500,000

Live listings

156

Median days on market

83

Should you invest in Woodbridge?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.1% in the top-performing postcode district.
  • The area’s high owner-occupancy rate and older population may support long-term stability and lower volatility.
  • The current median achieved discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) could allow buyers to negotiate on price.

Risks

  • The rental market is smaller than in many urban areas, with private rented housing in the 39th percentile and a low proportion of younger residents, which may limit demand growth.
  • Liquidity is only moderate, with properties sitting on the market for 83 days on average, so quick exits may be challenging.
  • The area’s population is heavily skewed towards older age groups, with very few residents aged 20-40, which could affect future demand dynamics.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Woodbridge is likely to remain a stable but slow-moving market. The high proportion of older residents and owner-occupiers supports a steady environment, but does little to encourage rapid price or rent growth. Investors should not expect dramatic shifts in demand, given the low presence of younger households and families.

Rental yields in the best postcode district, at 4.1%, remain attractive for those targeting income, though overall market activity is measured, with 168 sales annually and properties taking 83 days to sell. Asking prices for typical homes reflect the area’s relative affordability, with three-bedroom houses at £417,500 and two-bedroom flats at £200,000. In summary, Woodbridge offers a calm, income-focused option for investors willing to accept slower capital growth and longer holding periods.

Live properties in Woodbridge

Investment properties in Woodbridge, East of England

2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
21% below median price

£250,000

2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Bullards Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk,...

Properties needing refurbishment in Woodbridge, East of England
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 175 days

£425,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

St. Johns Hill, Woodbridge

Slow to sell properties in Woodbridge, East of England
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom house for sale
Reduced by 20%

£1,000,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom house for sale

Crown Place, Woodbridge

Big price drop properties in Woodbridge, East of England
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom bungalow for sale
3,886 sq ft

£1,650,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom bungalow for sale

Dukes Park, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP...

Properties with planning granted in Woodbridge, East of England
Planning Granted
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
33% below median price

£175,000 - Offers Over

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Suffolk Place, Woodbridge

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Woodbridge, 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 > £10,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £21,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.3%

Best places to invest in Woodbridge

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1IP124.1%2.2%£353 / 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.