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Property investment stats for Gallions Reach, London

A complete guide to property investment in Gallions Reach.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Gallions Reach sits at the eastern edge of London, where the city’s ongoing transformation is clearly visible. The area’s housing market is shaped by a high proportion of private renters, with owner-occupation in just the 5th percentile nationally, and private renting in the 97th percentile. The population skews strikingly young, with those aged 20-30 and 30-40 in the 98th and 99th percentiles respectively — almost no one here is over 60. The market sees a modest number of annual sales, at 31, and properties typically linger for 110 days before selling.

Affordability is a challenge, with a rent-to-income ratio of 39.0%, but rental demand is underpinned by a highly educated, professional population and a student presence in the 87th percentile.

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Key investment stats for Gallions Reach

Median price per sq ft

-

Average rental yield

6.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-

Sales in past year

31

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

Live property stats in Gallions Reach

Live prices in Gallions Reach, London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£375,000

25% of properties below...

£325,000

75% of properties below...

£450,000

Most expensive property

£850,000

Live listings

72

Median days on market

110

Should you invest in Gallions Reach?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive for London, with an average of 6.1% and the top postcode district offering yields up to 6.9%.
  • The area’s young, highly educated population and high proportion of professionals suggest continued demand for rental properties.
  • The median asking rent for a 2-bedroom flat stands at £2,250, which is supported by the strong local rental market.

Risks

  • Properties take an average of 110 days to sell, so liquidity is limited for those looking for quick exits.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 39.0% indicates affordability is stretched, which could eventually dampen rental growth or increase arrears risk.
  • Owner-occupation is in the 5th percentile, so capital growth may be subdued compared to more traditionally owner-occupied parts of London.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Gallions Reach is likely to remain a stronghold for private renters, given the area’s demographics and the dominance of the rental sector. The high proportion of young professionals and students should keep demand for rental accommodation robust, even as affordability remains a challenge.

Rental yields are expected to hold up, especially given the current average of 6.1%, but investors should be prepared for properties to take time to sell. Median asking prices — £580,000 for a 3-bedroom house and £400,000 for a 2-bedroom flat — reflect London norms, but rapid price growth seems unlikely in the short term. For those focused on rental income rather than quick flips, the area’s fundamentals remain sound.

Live properties in Gallions Reach

Investment properties in Gallions Reach, London

3 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 176 days

£850,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom flat for sale

Lock Side Way, LONDON, London, E16

Slow to sell properties in Gallions Reach, London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 24%

£325,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom flat for sale

The Mast, Albert Basin Way, London,...

Big price drop properties in Gallions Reach, London
Big Price Drop
1 bedroom flat for sale
36% below median price

£199,950

1 bedroom flat for sale

Basin Approach, E16

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Gallions Reach, London
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom flat for sale
32% below median price

£500,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom flat for sale

Cavendish Square, Beckton, London, ...

Auction properties in Gallions Reach, London
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Best places to invest in Gallions Reach

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1E66.9%1.4%£473 / sq ft
2E166.5%1.4%£623 / 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.