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Property investment stats for Gunnersbury, West London

A complete guide to property investment in Gunnersbury.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Gunnersbury is a popular pocket of West London that draws in young professionals and students, with a high proportion of degree-educated residents and a large private rented sector. The area is known for its strong rental market, reflected in a rental yield of 4.7%, which is attractive for buy-to-let investors. Affordability is typical for London, with a price-to-income ratio of 8.2 and a rent-to-income ratio of 37.4%, making it challenging for first-time buyers but standard for the capital. Sales activity is steady, with annual sales of 214 and properties spending a median of 58 days on the market.

The local population skews younger, with high proportions in the 20-40 age brackets, and there are relatively few families or older residents. This demographic mix supports ongoing demand for smaller flats and rental properties, particularly two-bedroom units.

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Key investment stats for Gunnersbury

Median price per sq ft

£747 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.7%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.4%

Sales in past year

214

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

Live property stats in Gunnersbury

Live prices in Gunnersbury, West London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£600,000

25% of properties below...

£454,755

75% of properties below...

£846,250

Most expensive property

£3,250,000

Live listings

280

Median days on market

58

Should you invest in Gunnersbury?

Opportunities

  • The high proportion of private renters in the area, in the 94th percentile, points to a robust and stable rental demand, making Gunnersbury a reliable choice for buy-to-let investors.
  • The top postcode district achieves a rental yield of 5.9%, which stands out even in the context of London’s competitive rental market.
  • The area’s large student and young professional populations (both in the top 80th percentiles or above) mean demand for well-located, modern flats should remain strong.

Risks

  • Capital growth has been muted, with a 1-year change of -1.4% and a 3-year annualised growth of 0.2%, so investors should not expect rapid appreciation.
  • Owner-occupancy is low (14th percentile), which could mean less stability in the long-term resident base and more tenant turnover.
  • The median achieved price is £8,750 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate but also that sellers may need to be flexible on price.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Gunnersbury’s fundamentals remain solid for rental investors, given the consistently high demand from young professionals and students. While capital growth has only changed by 0.7% over three years, the area’s appeal lies in its rental market stability and the potential for steady income.

Asking prices for both flats and houses remain typical for West London, with a median sale price for a 3-bedroom house of £990,000 and a median sale price for a 2-bedroom flat of £625,000. Rental levels are also strong, with a median rent for a 3-bedroom house of £3,624 and a median rent for a 2-bedroom flat of £2,525.

Investors should expect the area’s rental market to remain resilient, but capital appreciation is likely to be slow unless there are significant changes in local supply or demand dynamics.

Live properties in Gunnersbury

Investment properties in Gunnersbury, West London

5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
27% below median price

£1,750,000

5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Harvard Road, Turnham Green, W4

Properties needing refurbishment in Gunnersbury, West London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
19% below median price

£475,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Rivers House ¦ Kew Bridge ¦ Riversi...

Priced to sell properties in Gunnersbury, West London
Priced to Sell
4 bedroom house for sale
On market for 176 days

£950,000 - Fixed Price

4 bedroom house for sale

Cedars Road, London

Slow to sell properties in Gunnersbury, West London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 18%

£490,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Chiswick High Road, Gunnersbury, LO...

Big price drop properties in Gunnersbury, West London
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom house for sale
2,421 sq ft

£1,600,000

6 bedroom house for sale

Fairlawn Grove, London, W4

Properties with planning granted in Gunnersbury, West London
Planning Granted
5 bedroom detached house for sale
40% below median price

£2,750,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Surrey Crescent, Chiswick, London, ...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Gunnersbury, West London
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
32% below median price

£490,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Wheatstone House, Chiswick High Roa...

Auction properties in Gunnersbury, West London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £8,750

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £24,999 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £51,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.8%

Best places to invest in Gunnersbury

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1W35.9%-0.6%£661 / sq ft
2TW85.6%1.3%£618 / sq ft
3W54.9%1.0%£747 / sq ft
4W44.7%2.1%£855 / 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.