A complete guide to property investment in Wool.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Wool sits quietly in the South West, offering a slower pace of life and a property market that moves at a measured speed. With annual sales at 45 and properties taking around 68 days to shift, liquidity is steady but not frantic. The area’s housing mix skews towards couples and families, with both groups sitting above the national midpoint, while younger professionals and students are less of a presence. Owner-occupation is a bit below average, but there’s a relatively strong showing for private and social rentals, hinting at a diverse tenant base.
Median price per sq ft
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Average rental yield
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Capital growth (1y)
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Sales in past year
45
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Wool, South West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£397,500
25% of properties below...
£298,750
75% of properties below...
£638,750
Most expensive property
£1,200,000
Live listings
46
Median days on market
68
Looking ahead, Wool’s property market is likely to remain stable, with steady demand from families, couples and older residents. The relatively high proportion of private and social rentals should underpin rental demand, but the lack of a large professional workforce may cap price growth. Investors focused on income rather than rapid capital appreciation will find the 4.0% yield appealing, especially with the area’s measured pace of sales and diverse tenant base.
Affordability at the current median asking prices for both houses and flats should continue to attract buyers seeking value and space. Overall, Wool offers a calm, steady market where patient investors can benefit from reliable rental returns, but those chasing quick flips or high-end tenants may find opportunities limited.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Wool, South West
£395,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom bungalow for sale
Colliers Lane, Wool, BH20
£269,500 - Guide Price
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Sydenham Crescent, Wool, BH20
£270,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham
£375,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Cologne Road, Bovington, BH20
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.