Property investment stats for Hampstead Garden Suburb, North West London

• The private rental market is robust, with the area in the 89th percentile for private rented homes, supporting steady demand and average rental yields of 4.7%.
• The top-performing postcode district offers even higher yields, with 4.8% supporting investor returns in targeted parts of the suburb.
• The highly educated and professional local population can support premium rents, as shown by the median rent for a 3-bedroom house of £2,950 and median rent for a 2-bedroom flat of £2,148.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -3.5%, and the three-year annualised growth is 0.7%, which may temper short-term expectations.
• High entry prices, with a median price per square foot of £843 per sq ft, limit affordability for both buyers and renters, as seen in the ratios.
• Achieved prices are typically below asking, with a median difference of £9,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers have room to negotiate.

Over the next year, I expect Hampstead Garden Suburb to remain a stable investment environment, with its strong private rental market and educated tenant base providing a solid foundation. While capital growth has only changed modestly over the last three years — 2.1% in total and 0.7% annualised — the area's appeal lies in its consistency and resilience rather than rapid gains.

Liquidity should stay healthy, given annual sales of 274 and a median of 81 days for properties to sell, which is reasonable for this part of London. Affordability will continue to be a challenge, but this is balanced by the area's long-term desirability among professionals and families. Investors should not expect dramatic price movements but can rely on sustained rental demand and a tenant profile that values quality and stability.