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Property investment stats for Chislehurst, Greater London

A complete guide to property investment in Chislehurst.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Chislehurst is a leafy suburban spot with a strong family appeal and a market that’s far more owner-occupied than most of London. The area’s property scene is defined by high stability, with a very high proportion of families and owner-occupiers, and relatively few private renters. Recent capital growth has been positive, with capital growth 1y of 5.6% and a three-year annualised figure of 2.1%, showing steady gains rather than wild swings. The median price per square foot sits at £567 per sq ft, which is typical for outer London’s more desirable pockets.

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Key investment stats for Chislehurst

Median price per sq ft

£567 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.8%

Capital growth (1y)

5.6%

Sales in past year

253

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

Live property stats in Chislehurst

Live prices in Chislehurst, Greater London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£599,950

25% of properties below...

£457,500

75% of properties below...

£1,250,000

Most expensive property

£7,950,000

Live listings

147

Median days on market

62

Should you invest in Chislehurst?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive for London, with average rental yield of 4.8% and even higher in the top-performing district at 5.2%.
  • Steady demand from families (in the 83rd percentile for family households) and professionals (in the 92nd percentile) underpins both sales and rental markets.
  • Properties are moving at a moderate pace (typically 62 days), suggesting decent liquidity without the frenzy of central hotspots.

Risks

  • The price-to-income ratio at 7.6 and rent-to-income at 29.9% are high, even by London standards, which could limit affordability-driven upside.
  • With a low proportion of private renters (in the 28th percentile), the pool of potential tenants is more limited than in trendier, younger districts.
  • Achieved prices are typically £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, hinting that buyers have the upper hand in negotiations right now.

Outlook

Looking ahead, I expect Chislehurst to keep delivering slow-and-steady capital growth, supported by its strong appeal to families and professionals. The area’s high owner-occupation and family-centric profile mean it’s less exposed to the volatility you get in younger, more transient parts of London. Demand for quality homes should remain robust, especially with the current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house at £575,000 and a two-bedroom flat at £435,000.

Rental investors can take comfort in average yields of 4.8%, and rents for three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats are currently at £2,150 and £1,700 respectively. Liquidity looks healthy, and while buyers do have some negotiating power, the fundamentals here are solid. All in all, Chislehurst offers a reassuring blend of stability and opportunity for investors willing to play the long game.

Live properties in Chislehurst

Investment properties in Chislehurst, Greater London

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
41% below median price

£475,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Willow Grove, Chislehurst, Kent, BR...

Properties needing refurbishment in Chislehurst, Greater London
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 171 days

£729,995

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Downs Avenue, Chislehurst

Slow to sell properties in Chislehurst, Greater London
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Reduced by 16%

£500,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Hill Close, Chislehurst

Big price drop properties in Chislehurst, Greater London
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom detached house for sale
9,965 sq ft

£6,000,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Home Farm, Kemnal Road, Chislehurst...

Properties with planning granted in Chislehurst, Greater London
Planning Granted
2 bedroom maisonette for sale
47% below median price

£325,000

2 bedroom maisonette for sale

Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Chislehurst, Greater 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 > £20,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £50,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%

Best places to invest in Chislehurst

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1BR55.2%1.5%£495 / sq ft
2BR74.8%2.2%£571 / sq ft

Nearby and related areas

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.