A complete guide to property investment in Friday Hill.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Friday Hill in East London offers a blend of stability and steady growth, making it an interesting prospect for property investors. The area has seen capital growth change by 0.9% over the past year and by 9.9% over three years, with annualised growth at 3.2%. This suggests that while the pace is measured, gains have been consistent. Rental yields are healthy at 5.7%, and the top postcode district is delivering yields of 5.2%.
The area sits in the 92nd percentile for families, which hints at stable demand for larger homes. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6 is typical for London, and the rent-to-income ratio of 31.2% is also in line with the local market.
Median price per sq ft
£540 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.7%
Capital growth (1y)
0.9%
Sales in past year
165
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Friday Hill, East London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£512,500
25% of properties below...
£372,500
75% of properties below...
£750,000
Most expensive property
£1,400,000
Live listings
72
Median days on market
61
The next twelve months in Friday Hill are likely to be shaped by its stable family-oriented demographic and consistent, if unspectacular, capital growth. Investors can expect steady demand for both houses and flats, supported by a high proportion of family households and a solid professional base.
Pricing is balanced by local incomes, with affordability metrics in line with broader London trends. Rental yields and ongoing demand suggest income returns should remain reliable. Overall, Friday Hill presents a mildly positive outlook for investors seeking a low-drama, stable addition to their portfolio.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Friday Hill, East London
£425,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Pine View, The Ridgeway, Chingford
£300,000 - Offers in Excess of
1 bedroom flat for sale
Springfield Road, Chingford, London...
£750,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Forest Side, Chingford, E4
£175,000
1 bedroom apartment for sale
The Ridgeway, North Chingford, E4
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
• Median discount: £4,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £12,500 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,350 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.0%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.8%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.