Property investment stats for Hanwell, West London
A complete guide to property investment in Hanwell.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Hanwell sits quietly in West London, offering a balance of stability and rental appeal that is typical for the capital. The area’s property market is underpinned by a strong family presence, with families making up a notable share of households — well above what’s typical across Britain. Investors will notice owner-occupation is relatively low for the UK, but private renting is high, reflecting London’s broader housing patterns. The median price per square foot sits at £634 per sq ft, and a 3-bedroom house currently asks a median price of £657,500; rents for the same size come in at £2,495.
Liquidity is reasonable, with homes spending a median of 59 days on the market and annual sales at 214, suggesting steady if not brisk turnover. Affordability looks challenging on the face of it, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.3 and a rent-to-income ratio of 31.2%, but this is par for the course in much of London.
Key investment stats for Hanwell
Median price per sq ft
£634 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.2%
Capital growth (1y)
-6.8%
Sales in past year
214
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Hanwell
Live prices in Hanwell, West London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£475,000
25% of properties below...
£399,000
75% of properties below...
£681,238
Most expensive property
£1,800,000
Live listings
232
Median days on market
59
Should you invest in Hanwell?
Opportunities
- Rental yields are solid for London, with an average of 5.2%, and the top-yielding postcode district delivering 5.2%.
- The area’s large family demographic — one of the highest in Britain — creates consistent demand for larger homes, especially 3-bedroom houses.
- The high proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals in the area underpins a stable, aspirational tenant base.
Risks
- Capital growth over the past year has changed by -6.8%, which may give some investors pause if short-term appreciation is a priority.
- Affordability is stretched, with both the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios sitting high even by London standards.
- The gap between achieved and asking prices (median of £6,250 (the typical achieved discount)) suggests buyers have room to negotiate, which may impact returns for those selling in the short term.
Outlook
Hanwell is likely to remain a steady performer, with long-term capital growth annualising at 1.7% over the past three years and three-year growth standing at 5.1%. The area’s rental market should continue to benefit from strong demand, especially from families and professionals seeking stable, well-connected locations in West London.
While short-term capital growth has changed by -6.8%, the fundamentals — high rental yields, strong tenant demand, and a large family demographic — point to ongoing resilience. Investors should expect moderate returns rather than rapid appreciation, but with the comfort of a relatively liquid market and reliable rental income.
Property market trends in Hanwell
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Hanwell
Investment properties in Hanwell, West London
£299,950 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Riverside Close, Hanwell
£350,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom maisonette for sale
Grosvenor Road, London, W7
£350,000
2 bedroom maisonette for sale
Boston Road, London
£599,999
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Beechmount Avenue, London, W7
£425,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom maisonette for sale
Boston Road, Hanwell, W7
£270,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
Lambourn Close, Hanwell, W7
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £6,250
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,750 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.4%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.9%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.9%
Best places to invest in Hanwell
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
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.