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Property investment stats for Avery Hill, South East London

A complete guide to property investment in Avery Hill.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Avery Hill sits in South East London and is marked by a young, dynamic population, with a strong student presence in the 96th percentile and a high concentration of residents aged 20 to 30. The area sees a healthy balance between owner-occupied and private rented housing, both in the 33rd percentile for Britain, which is typical for London and points to a stable, if not overly saturated, rental market. The average rental yield of 5.2% is solid for the capital, and the capital growth over the past year stands at 3.3%, with a three-year figure of 6.9%. The median price per square foot is £500 per sq ft, so affordability is relative but not out of line for London.

With a price-to-income ratio of 6.7 and a rent-to-income ratio of 31.7%, Avery Hill is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive part of the city, but it has a good mix of families and young professionals, which helps underpin demand.

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Key investment stats for Avery Hill

Median price per sq ft

£500 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.2%

Capital growth (1y)

3.3%

Sales in past year

99

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

Live property stats in Avery Hill

Live prices in Avery Hill, South East London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£495,000

25% of properties below...

£325,000

75% of properties below...

£600,000

Most expensive property

£1,450,000

Live listings

32

Median days on market

67

Should you invest in Avery Hill?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive for London, with an average of 5.2% and the top postcode district offering 5.4%, which should appeal to buy-to-let investors.
  • There is a pronounced student and young professional population, which supports consistent rental demand and reduces void risk.
  • Median asking rents for both 3-bedroom houses (£2,250) and 2-bedroom flats (£1,700) are strong compared to the median sale prices, suggesting decent cash flow potential.

Risks

  • The unemployment rate is in the 89th percentile nationally, which could signal some local economic fragility.
  • Social rented housing is high, in the 83rd percentile, so investors should be aware of possible competition or policy changes affecting the rental sector.
  • Liquidity is moderate, with annual sales at 99 and average days on market at 67 days, so properties may not sell quickly if you need to exit.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Avery Hill’s mix of students, young professionals, and families should continue to support both rental and sales demand. The area’s capital growth over the past year of 3.3%, and annualised three-year growth of 2.3%, suggest steady if unspectacular price appreciation — more about long-term stability than short-term spikes.

Rental yields and asking rents are likely to remain competitive given the area’s demographic profile and the current balance of supply and demand. Affordability will always be relative in London, but with a price-to-income ratio of 6.7, Avery Hill is not out of step with the broader market. Investors can expect a stable environment with consistent demand, though patience may be needed for sales to complete and for capital gains to accumulate.

Live properties in Avery Hill

Investment properties in Avery Hill, South East London

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
12% below median price

£535,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Wincrofts Drive, London, SE9

Properties needing refurbishment in Avery Hill, South East London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 180 days

£300,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Heath Court, Stanley Close, Eltham,...

Slow to sell properties in Avery Hill, South East London
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 12%

£250,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Andrews Place, SE9

Big price drop properties in Avery Hill, South East London
Big Price Drop
1 bedroom flat for sale
41% below median price

£175,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Southend House, Eltham SE9

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Avery Hill, South East London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £13,871 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

Best places to invest in Avery Hill

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SE95.4%2.4%£507 / 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.