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Property investment stats for Cubitt Town, East London

A complete guide to property investment in Cubitt Town.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Cubitt Town stands out as a lively part of East London, with a strong mix of young professionals and families. The area’s high concentration of private renters (in the 97th percentile) and a very low proportion of owner-occupiers (in the 5th percentile) make it a classic rental hotspot by London standards. The current median asking sale price for a two-bedroom flat is £465,000, while the median rent for the same flat is £2,250, showing the area’s appeal to those looking for flexibility and urban living. With a price-to-income ratio of 6.0 and a rent-to-income ratio of 28.1%, affordability is stretched but not unusual for this part of London.

Liquidity is reasonable, with homes taking an average of 58 days to sell and annual sales at 175. The median achieved-minus-asking price stands at £8,250 (the typical achieved discount), which suggests sellers are generally able to command close to their asking prices.

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Key investment stats for Cubitt Town

Median price per sq ft

£668 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.6%

Capital growth (1y)

3.2%

Sales in past year

175

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

Live property stats in Cubitt Town

Live prices in Cubitt Town, East London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£450,000

25% of properties below...

£367,500

75% of properties below...

£550,000

Most expensive property

£1,200,000

Live listings

111

Median days on market

58

Should you invest in Cubitt Town?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive, with the average standing at 5.6%, and the top-performing postcode district delivering 6.0%.
  • Capital growth over one year is a healthy 3.2%, with three-year growth at 4.1%, hinting at steady long-term prospects.
  • The area’s high population of professionals and managers (in the 86th percentile) and a very youthful demographic provide a stable tenant base for buy-to-let investors.

Risks

  • The unemployment rate is in the 94th percentile, which could impact tenant stability and rent collection during downturns.
  • Owner-occupation is extremely low, which may limit demand from buyers seeking a long-term home and lead to more volatile pricing if investor sentiment shifts.
  • The high proportion of social rented housing (in the 92nd percentile) could affect the overall neighbourhood feel and may influence future price growth.

Outlook

Cubitt Town’s outlook for the next 12 months is positive, driven by a strong rental market and ongoing demand from young professionals. While affordability pressures remain, these are par for the course in East London and are balanced by robust rental yields and a well-educated, professional tenant pool.

Sales activity is expected to remain steady, with properties spending an average of 58 days on the market and sellers typically achieving close to their asking prices. Investors should keep an eye on shifts in employment and the wider economy, but the area’s fundamentals suggest it will continue to offer attractive returns for those focused on the rental sector. Long-term stability and gradual growth are likely, given the current demographic and economic trends.

Live properties in Cubitt Town

Investment properties in Cubitt Town, East London

3 bedroom house for sale
17% below median price

£550,000

3 bedroom house for sale

Billson Street, Isle Of Dogs, Londo...

Properties needing refurbishment in Cubitt Town, East London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 164 days

£399,995

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Aegon House, Lanark Square, London,...

Slow to sell properties in Cubitt Town, East London
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 17%

£1,000,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Manchester Road, Isle Of Dogs, Lond...

Big price drop properties in Cubitt Town, East London
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom apartment for sale
High yield opportunity

£950,000

5 bedroom apartment for sale

Empire Wharf Road, London

HMO properties in Cubitt Town, East London
HMO
2 bedroom flat for sale
44% below median price

£270,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Kelson House, E14, Docklands, Londo...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Cubitt Town, East 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: £8,250

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £16,250 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.5%

Best places to invest in Cubitt Town

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1E146.0%-4.0%£748 / 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.