Property investment stats for Colindale, North West London

• The average rental yield is 6.2%, and the top postcode district for yield delivers 6.1%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
• The area’s large student and young professional population (both in the 90th percentile or above) underpins steady rental demand.
• Median asking rents for a 2-bedroom flat are £2,150, while 3-bedroom houses command £2,475, indicating a healthy range for buy-to-let strategies.

• Capital growth has changed by -12.3% over one year and by -10.0% over three years, suggesting price appreciation has lagged the London average.
• The area has an unemployment rate in the 91st percentile, which could impact tenant stability and rent collection.
• The median achieved price is £11,250 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, indicating buyers have room to negotiate and sellers may need to be flexible.

Rental demand in Colindale looks set to remain robust, thanks to the area’s appeal to families, students and young professionals. The high proportion of private renters and relatively low owner-occupation means that rental properties are likely to stay in demand, even if the sales market is less dynamic.

With capital growth having changed by -12.3% over the past year, I would not expect rapid price appreciation in the short term. However, the stability of rental yields and consistent tenant demand provide some insulation against wider market shifts. Investors should focus on income rather than capital gains for the next 12 months. Liquidity is reasonable, but sellers should expect some negotiation on price.