Property investment stats for Golders Green, North West London

• The area offers strong rental yields, with an average of 4.9%, and the top-performing postcode district achieving 5.3%.
• Demand from a highly educated, professional, and youthful population is likely to support both rents and occupancy rates.
• Properties are liquid, with annual sales of 340 and a typical time on market of 77 days, making it easier to enter or exit the market.

• High asking prices — such as £900,000 for a 3-bedroom house — mean entry costs are significant, and affordability is stretched, as shown by the price-to-income ratio of 13.3.
• Recent capital growth has been subdued, with a 1-year change of -1.5% and a 3-year annualised rate of 0.4%, so investors seeking rapid appreciation may be disappointed.
• The rent-to-income ratio of 39.0% suggests affordability pressures for tenants, which could limit further rental increases.

Golders Green is likely to remain a sought-after rental market, thanks to its high concentration of professionals and strong demand from younger residents. The private rented sector is dominant, sitting in the 98th percentile nationally — a sign that investors can expect ongoing tenant demand.

However, the high price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios will continue to put pressure on affordability, both for buyers and renters. While recent capital growth has been modest, the area's long-term stability and strong rental yields of 4.9% will appeal to investors seeking income over short-term gains. In the next 12 months, expect steady rental demand and prices that reflect the area's established position, but don't count on rapid capital appreciation.