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Property investment stats for Aldersbrook, East London

A complete guide to property investment in Aldersbrook.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Aldersbrook sits quietly on the edge of East London, offering a rare combination of green space and urban connection. The area stands out for its high concentration of families, ranking in the 92nd percentile nationally, which gives it a settled, community-focused feel. Property prices reflect its desirability, with the current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house at £875,000 and a two-bedroom flat at £365,000. The median price per square foot is £656 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio is 11.0, which is high by national standards but typical for London.

Liquidity is steady, with annual sales at 55 and average days on market at 75 days, reflecting balanced supply and demand. Rental yields are modest at 2.3%, but capital growth over three years has been healthy at 11.3%, translating to an annualised growth rate of 3.6%.

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Key investment stats for Aldersbrook

Median price per sq ft

£656 / sq ft

Average rental yield

2.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-

Sales in past year

55

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

Live property stats in Aldersbrook

Live prices in Aldersbrook, East London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£525,000

25% of properties below...

£318,750

75% of properties below...

£933,750

Most expensive property

£1,275,000

Live listings

32

Median days on market

75

Should you invest in Aldersbrook?

Opportunities

  • The area’s strong family demographic (in the 92nd percentile) supports stable, long-term tenancies, especially for larger homes.
  • Capital growth over three years has been robust at 11.3%, suggesting resilience and potential for further appreciation.
  • The top postcode district for rental yield in Aldersbrook offers a notably higher yield of 6.7%, which may appeal to yield-focused investors.

Risks

  • Average rental yields are relatively low at 2.3%, which may not suit those seeking high immediate returns.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 11.0 signals affordability challenges, potentially limiting the pool of buyers or renters.
  • With a rent-to-income ratio of 24.5%, tenants may be stretched, which could impact rental demand if economic conditions shift.

Outlook

Aldersbrook’s outlook remains quietly positive, anchored by its strong family appeal and community stability. The area’s three-year capital growth of 11.3% and annualised rate of 3.6% point to consistent performance, even if short-term rental yields are modest.

Liquidity indicators like annual sales of 55 and days on market at 75 days suggest that properties are moving at a reasonable pace, neither languishing nor flying off the shelves. While affordability remains a challenge, this is part and parcel of London’s property landscape. For investors willing to prioritise long-term stability over quick wins, Aldersbrook offers a safe, if unspectacular, haven.

Live properties in Aldersbrook

Investment properties in Aldersbrook, East London

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
32% below median price

£1,100,000 - Offers in Region of

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Blake Hall Crescent

Properties needing refurbishment in Aldersbrook, East London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 164 days

£375,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Brading Crescent, Aldersbrook

Slow to sell properties in Aldersbrook, East London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 13%

£260,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Empress Avenue, Aldersbrook, E12

Big price drop properties in Aldersbrook, East London
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom house for sale
40% below median price

£1,350,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom house for sale

Blake Hall Crescent, Wanstead

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Aldersbrook, East London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Aldersbrook

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1E126.7%2.4%£479 / sq ft
2E115.1%1.7%£654 / 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.