Property investment stats for Abbey Wood, South East London

• Rental investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.6%, with the top postcode district offering yields of 6.6%.
• The area’s median sale price for a 3-bedroom house of £455,000 and median sale price for a 2-bedroom flat of £295,000 provide relatively accessible entry points compared to much of London.
• The high proportion of families and large renter base in the 70th percentile suggest consistent demand for both houses and flats.

• Capital growth has been mixed, with 1-year capital growth of -0.9% and 3-year annualised growth of 4.3%, so investors should not expect rapid short-term gains.
• The unemployment rate is in the 93rd percentile, which may affect tenant stability and future price growth.
• The area’s high proportion of social rented housing (95th percentile) could limit the pool of private buyers and reduce upward price pressure.

The outlook for Abbey Wood is steady rather than spectacular. Rental demand is likely to remain strong, given the high share of families and renters, and stable achieved prices (with a median achieved minus asking price of £0 (the typical achieved discount)) suggest sellers are generally getting what they ask for.

Investors should expect moderate capital growth at best, given the annualised growth over three years of 4.3% and recent short-term changes. Liquidity is reasonable, so investors should not struggle to sell if needed, but the area’s economic profile means it is unlikely to see a sudden surge in values. Abbey Wood’s appeal lies in reliable rental returns and steady, if unspectacular, long-term prospects.