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Property investment stats for Wrecclesham, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Wrecclesham.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Wrecclesham is a family-oriented village with a high owner-occupier presence and a stable, professional demographic. The area stands out for its strong representation of families (in the 96th percentile) and professionals and managers (in the 93rd percentile), suggesting a settled, affluent community. With a median price per square foot of £520 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 8.6, affordability is stretched, but not out of line for desirable parts of the South East. Rental yields sit at 2.7%, which is on the lower side, reflecting high purchase prices and limited rental demand.

The market moves at a moderate pace, with properties typically spending 71 days on the market and annual sales at 102, indicating reasonable liquidity for a village of this size. The median discount to asking price is £15,000 (the typical achieved discount), which may offer buyers a little room for negotiation.

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Key investment stats for Wrecclesham

Median price per sq ft

£520 / sq ft

Average rental yield

2.7%

Capital growth (1y)

-7.6%

Sales in past year

102

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

Live property stats in Wrecclesham

Live prices in Wrecclesham, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£850,000

25% of properties below...

£599,950

75% of properties below...

£1,224,750

Most expensive property

£3,000,000

Live listings

79

Median days on market

71

Should you invest in Wrecclesham?

Opportunities

  • The area’s top performing postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.7%, which is notably higher than the local average and could appeal to investors targeting pockets of stronger returns.
  • The community’s strong family orientation and high proportion of professionals may support ongoing demand for larger homes, especially three-bedroom houses where the current median asking price is £650,000.
  • With properties selling at a median discount of £15,000 (the typical achieved discount), there is potential for buyers to negotiate favourable terms.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -7.6%, which may concern those looking for short-term appreciation.
  • Rental demand is limited, as shown by a private rented housing share in the 8th percentile and a rent-to-income ratio of 23.3%, so void periods may be a risk for landlords.
  • The average rental yield is 2.7%, which is low for investors seeking strong income returns.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Wrecclesham’s market is likely to remain stable given its affluent, family-driven demographic and high levels of owner-occupation. The annualised growth over three years stands at 2.2%, suggesting that while short-term fluctuations can occur, the longer-term trend has been positive.

Liquidity should stay reasonable, with annual sales at 102 and days on market at 71 days, but investors should not expect rapid turnover. Affordability will continue to be a challenge for new entrants, yet this may help underpin values as existing residents are less likely to sell under pressure. For investors, the most promising opportunities are likely to be in well-located family homes, though income-focused buyers may want to be selective given the yield environment.

Live properties in Wrecclesham

Investment properties in Wrecclesham, South East

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£450,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Greenfield Road, Farnham, Surrey, G...

Slow to sell properties in Wrecclesham, South East
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£1,000,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Avenue, Rowledge, Farnham, Surr...

Big price drop properties in Wrecclesham, South East
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom detached house for sale
41% below median price

£1,400,000 - Offers in Excess of

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Sandrock Hill Road, Wrecclesham, Fa...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Wrecclesham, South East
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: £15,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £34,960 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.0%

Best places to invest in Wrecclesham

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1GU94.7%3.4%£488 / sq ft
2GU104.1%1.8%£498 / 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.