Property investment stats for Balham Hill, South West London

• The average rental yield of 4.5% is solid for this part of London, particularly given the stability of the tenant base.
• The top-performing postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.5%, making it attractive for buy-to-let investors.
• The area’s high proportion of private renters (in the 92nd percentile) ensures ongoing demand for well-presented flats and houses.

• The price-to-income ratio of 7.0 and rent-to-income ratio of 28.7% reflect the usual London affordability squeeze, which can limit the pool of buyers and tenants.
• Capital growth has changed by 2.0% over the past year and by 5.0% over three years, so investors shouldn’t expect rapid appreciation.
• The median price per square foot of £851 per sq ft means entry costs are high, so yields are only attractive if you can secure tenants quickly.

I expect the next 12 months in Balham Hill to be steady rather than spectacular. The annualised growth rate over three years is 1.6%, which sums up the area’s slow-and-steady character — this is not a place for quick flips. Rental demand should remain robust, thanks to the area’s concentration of young professionals and couples, and the high proportion of private renters.

Asking prices for a 3-bedroom house are currently around £1,150,000, and the equivalent rent is £3,500, so yields are unlikely to shoot up. If you’re looking for long-term stability and a reliable tenant base, Balham Hill remains a good bet, but don’t expect fireworks in the short term.