Property investment stats for Highgate, North London

• Rental yields are solid for London, with an average of 4.4% and a top postcode district yield of 5.3%, making buy-to-let a viable option.
• There is a large pool of young professionals and students, as shown by the high percentiles for these groups, supporting ongoing rental demand.
• The area’s achieved prices are close to asking, with a median difference of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting sellers have realistic expectations and buyers can negotiate with confidence.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.8%, and the three-year annualised figure is just 0.4%, so investors should not expect rapid appreciation.
• The high price-to-income ratio of 9.1 and rent-to-income ratio of 30.6% mean affordability is stretched even by London standards, which might limit future price growth.
• The dominance of private renting in the area (in the 86th percentile) means the market is sensitive to regulatory changes affecting landlords.

The outlook for Highgate remains stable, if unspectacular. While short-term capital growth has been muted, with one-year growth at -1.8% and three-year annualised growth at 0.4%, rental yields are holding up and demand from a well-educated, professional tenant base is likely to persist.

Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 72 days on the market and achieved prices typically close to asking. Investors should not expect explosive growth, but the area’s fundamentals — demographics, demand, and rental strength — support a long-term, steady investment case. Affordability will remain a constraint, but for those looking for stability and consistent rental returns, Highgate continues to offer appeal.