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Property investment stats for Clapton Common, East London

A complete guide to property investment in Clapton Common.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Clapton Common sits in East London and is defined by a strong private rental sector and a notably high share of families and young adults. The area’s property market shows a mix of stability and challenge, with the current median asking sale price for a two-bedroom flat at £475,000 and the median asking rent for the same property type at £2,200. Rental yields are robust, standing at 5.8%, which is at the top end for London and matches the highest-yielding postcode district locally (5.8%).

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Key investment stats for Clapton Common

Median price per sq ft

£658 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.8%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.2%

Sales in past year

93

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

Live property stats in Clapton Common

Live prices in Clapton Common, East London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£450,000

25% of properties below...

£300,000

75% of properties below...

£550,000

Most expensive property

£1,395,000

Live listings

46

Median days on market

83

Should you invest in Clapton Common?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive at 5.8%, making the area appealing for income-focused investors.
  • The high proportion of young adults and families (in the 87th and 83rd percentiles) supports ongoing demand for both rental and family housing.
  • The strong presence of degree-educated residents and professionals (in the 74th and 69th percentiles) suggests a tenant base with stable incomes and long-term potential.

Risks

  • Capital growth has changed by -2.2% over the past year and by -0.2% on an annualised three-year basis, indicating limited short-term appreciation.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 7.1 and rent-to-income ratio of 39.6% suggest affordability is stretched, which could dampen future demand or rental growth.
  • Liquidity is moderate, with annual sales at 93 and typical time on market at 83 days, so quick exits may not always be possible.

Outlook

Over the next 12 months, investors in Clapton Common can expect stable rental demand, underpinned by a large young adult and family population and a high proportion of private renters. The area’s rental yields remain appealing at 5.8%, which should continue to attract income-focused buyers even if capital growth remains subdued.

With affordability metrics such as the price-to-income ratio at 7.1 and rent-to-income ratio at 39.6%, there may be some pressure on both buyers and tenants, but this is typical for London and especially for areas with a strong rental market. The sales market is steady but not especially liquid, as shown by 93 transactions per year and an average of 83 days to sell. Overall, expect steady rental returns and a resilient tenant base, but do not count on rapid capital appreciation in the near term.

Live properties in Clapton Common

Investment properties in Clapton Common, East London

1 bedroom flat for sale
31% below median price

£250,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Riverside Close, Hackney

Properties needing refurbishment in Clapton Common, East London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 176 days

£450,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Woodmill Road, By Canal and Millfie...

Slow to sell properties in Clapton Common, East London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 11%

£400,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom flat for sale

Woodmill Road, Clapton, London, E5

Big price drop properties in Clapton Common, East London
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom flat for sale
37% below median price

£675,000

3 bedroom flat for sale

Lea Bridge Road, E5

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Clapton Common, East London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Clapton Common

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1E55.8%1.8%£754 / 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.