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Property investment stats for Carshalton, Greater London

A complete guide to property investment in Carshalton.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Carshalton offers a blend of steady growth and solid rental returns, making it a reliable spot for investors who value stability. The area is dominated by families (in the 98th percentile for family households) and has a well-educated, professional demographic, with a degree-educated population in the 67th percentile and professionals and managers in the 66th percentile. This supports the local housing market and underpins demand for both sales and rentals. With a median price per square foot of £537 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 6.8, affordability is relatively balanced for London, and the area’s owner-occupied rate sits right in the middle of the national range.

Liquidity is healthy, with homes spending just 37 days on the market and annual sales at 403, so investors can expect reasonable turnover without too much waiting around. The median achieved price matches asking, suggesting a market that is neither overheated nor soft. Rental yields are robust, sitting at 5.4%, and the top-performing district pushes this up to 5.7%.

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Key investment stats for Carshalton

Median price per sq ft

£537 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.4%

Capital growth (1y)

3.2%

Sales in past year

403

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

Live property stats in Carshalton

Live prices in Carshalton, Greater London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£500,000

25% of properties below...

£325,000

75% of properties below...

£743,750

Most expensive property

£2,000,000

Live listings

166

Median days on market

37

Should you invest in Carshalton?

Opportunities

  • Strong rental yields of 5.4% make Carshalton attractive for buy-to-let investors, especially with the top postcode district achieving 5.7%.
  • Consistent capital growth, with a 1-year rate of 3.2% and 3-year annualised growth of 2.6%, provides reassurance for long-term investors.
  • Family demand is extremely high, with the area in the 98th percentile for families, supporting ongoing demand for larger homes.

Risks

  • Private rented sector is in the 26th percentile, so the tenant pool may not be as deep as in more transient areas.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 29.3% could limit further rent increases if local incomes do not keep pace.
  • Social rented housing is in the 66th percentile, which may shape neighbourhood dynamics and influence capital appreciation in some pockets.

Outlook

Over the next 12 months, Carshalton looks set to remain a stable and attractive option for investors who want steady returns rather than dramatic swings. With a capital growth rate of 3.2% over the past year and annualised growth of 2.6% over three years, the area’s track record is reassuring if not headline-grabbing. Liquidity should remain healthy, given the quick turnover of homes and the fact that achieved prices are matching asking prices.

Family demand is likely to stay strong, as the area’s reputation for good schools and green spaces continues to attract buyers and renters alike. While the relatively small private rented sector means competition for tenants is not as fierce as in other parts of London, it also means less risk of oversupply. Investors can expect Carshalton to deliver solid, reliable returns rather than wild surprises.

Live properties in Carshalton

Investment properties in Carshalton, Greater London

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
23% below median price

£680,000

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, SM5

Properties needing refurbishment in Carshalton, Greater London
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
11% below median price

£625,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Carshalton Park Road, Carshalton

Priced to sell properties in Carshalton, Greater London
Priced to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£1,295,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Royal Oaks, Banstead, Surrey, SM7

Slow to sell properties in Carshalton, Greater London
Slow to Sell
6 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 24%

£1,300,000 - Offers in Excess of

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Carshalton Park Road, Carshalton

Big price drop properties in Carshalton, Greater London
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
1,872 sq ft

£785,000

5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, SM5

Properties with planning granted in Carshalton, Greater London
Planning Granted
6 bedroom detached house for sale
54% below median price

£1,500,000 - Offers Over

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Parker Close, Carshalton, SM5

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Carshalton, Greater London
Low Price per Sq Ft
5 bedroom detached house for sale
24% below median price

£650,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

North Lodge, 21 North Street, Carsh...

Auction properties in Carshalton, Greater London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,200 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

Best places to invest in Carshalton

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SM75.7%2.2%£533 / sq ft
2SM55.4%2.8%£540 / 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.