Property investment stats for Dagenham, London
A complete guide to property investment in Dagenham.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Dagenham has long been seen as a practical choice for investors seeking a foothold in East London. The area stands out for its high share of families (in the 99th percentile nationally), which shapes both demand and tenancy patterns. With a price-to-income ratio of 6.8, affordability is better than many other London boroughs, and the median price per square foot sits at £449 per sq ft. The private rental sector is prominent here, in the 70th percentile for Britain, and social housing is even more prevalent, ranking in the 93rd percentile.
Rental yields are a highlight, with an average of 6.5%, and the top postcode district offering yields of 6.3%. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 40 days on the market and a neutral median difference between achieved and asking prices of £0 (the typical achieved discount).
Key investment stats for Dagenham
Median price per sq ft
£449 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.5%
Capital growth (1y)
-0.8%
Sales in past year
657
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Dagenham
Live prices in Dagenham, London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£380,000
25% of properties below...
£297,750
75% of properties below...
£450,000
Most expensive property
£800,000
Live listings
362
Median days on market
40
Should you invest in Dagenham?
Opportunities
- Strong rental yields of 6.5% make Dagenham appealing for income-focused investors.
- The area’s high proportion of families and large student population (in the 90th percentile) create consistent demand for both houses and flats.
- Affordability, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.8, is relatively favourable for London, offering scope for capital appreciation over time.
Risks
- Capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.8%, which may temper short-term expectations.
- The unemployment rate is in the 93rd percentile nationally, which could impact tenant stability and rent collection.
- Owner-occupation is low (in the 12th percentile), so the market is more exposed to shifts in the rental sector and policy changes affecting social housing.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Dagenham’s fundamentals suggest a stable if unspectacular, environment for property investors. The three-year capital growth stands at 8.6%, with annualised growth over the same period at 2.8%, indicating modest upward momentum. Median asking prices for a three-bedroom house are £425,000, with rents at £2,100, while two-bedroom flats are listed for £269,750 and rent for £1,775.
While the local economy faces challenges, demand from families and students should underpin occupancy and rent levels. Investors should expect steady income rather than rapid gains, but Dagenham’s affordability and yield profile continue to stand out within London’s property landscape.
Property market trends in Dagenham
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Dagenham
Investment properties in Dagenham, London
£220,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Norton Road, Dagenham
£350,000
3 bedroom flat for sale
Bradwell Avenue, Dagenham, RM10
£200,000 - Offers Over
2 bedroom flat for sale
Causton Square, Dagenham
£525,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Fitzstephen Road, Dagenham
£90,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Spring Close, Dagenham, London, RM8
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,800 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.3%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.4%
Best places to invest in Dagenham
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.