Property investment stats for Anerley, South East London

• The average rental yield of 5.7% is strong for London, especially in the top postcode district, which also records a yield of 5.7%.
• Private renting is in the 80th percentile, meaning there is a large and active tenant pool for investors targeting the rental market.
• Median achieved prices are only £2,500 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting sellers are not having to discount heavily and liquidity is relatively healthy, with annual sales at 225.

• The 1-year capital growth figure of -1.7% points to a period of stagnation or mild correction, which could concern those seeking short-term appreciation.
• Days on market currently stand at 72 days, so properties may not sell as quickly as in some other parts of London.
• The rent-to-income ratio of 27.5% could indicate affordability pressures for tenants, which may limit future rent rises.

Anerley’s fundamentals suggest steady if unspectacular prospects for investors. The 3-year capital growth of 4.8% and annualised growth of 1.6% show that values have edged up over the medium term, in line with London’s reputation for long-term stability rather than rapid gains.

Rental demand is likely to remain robust, given the high proportion of private renters and the area’s appeal to young professionals and families (with the population aged 30-40 in the 96th percentile). However, affordability will continue to be a concern both for buyers and tenants, and may act as a brake on price and rent growth. The next 12 months are likely to see more of the same: stable yields, slow price growth, and a reliable if competitive rental market.