Property investment stats for Colliers Wood, South West London

• The average rental yield of 5.8% is strong for London, and the top local postcode district achieves an even higher yield of 6.1%.
• The area’s young, professional population (with both the 20-30 and 30-40 age groups in the highest national percentiles) underpins demand for rental properties.
• Properties typically spend just 61 days on the market, which suggests good liquidity for both buyers and sellers.

• High rent-to-income (29.4%) and price-to-income (6.1) ratios mean affordability is stretched, even by London standards.
• The owner-occupier share is in the lowest decile nationally, which could limit long-term capital growth if rental demand ever wanes.
• Social rented housing is relatively high (77th percentile), so investors may face competition from non-private rental supply.

Colliers Wood is likely to remain attractive to investors who value strong rental yields and a fast-moving market. The area’s appeal is anchored by its youthful, highly educated residents and the dominance of private renting — factors that tend to support both rental demand and liquidity.

Capital growth has been steady rather than spectacular, with one-year growth at 2.6% and annualised three-year growth of 1.6%, but this is typical for stable, mature London markets. The median achieved price is close to asking, with a typical gap of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), further reflecting solid demand.

Given these fundamentals, I expect Colliers Wood to keep delivering reliable returns for investors who prioritise income and steady market activity over rapid capital appreciation.