Property investment stats for Kingsbury, North West London
A complete guide to property investment in Kingsbury.
Last updated: 3 November 2025
Investment summary
Kingsbury offers a distinctive mix of strong rental demand and accessible entry points for London investors. The area stands out for its high proportion of private renters (in the 90th percentile), a notably young population, and a strong family presence (in the 87th percentile), all of which underpin steady demand for both flats and houses. While the median price per square foot sits at £567 per sq ft, affordability ratios like the price-to-income at 7.6 and rent-to-income at 32.6% are in line with London norms, making it less daunting for investors used to the capital’s figures.
Sales liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 88 days on the market and annual sales at 182. Investors should note that achieved prices are typically below asking by a median of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), which may offer room for negotiation.
Key investment stats for Kingsbury
Median price per sq ft
£567 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.6%
Capital growth (1y)
-3.4%
Sales in past year
182
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Kingsbury
Live prices in Kingsbury, North West London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£512,500
25% of properties below...
£350,000
75% of properties below...
£675,000
Most expensive property
£2,400,000
Live listings
240
Median days on market
88
Should you invest in Kingsbury?
Opportunities
- The average rental yield is robust at 5.6%, with the top-performing postcode district yielding 6.1%, appealing to income-focused investors.
- The dominance of the private rental sector (in the 90th percentile) and a high proportion of young and family households suggest sustained tenant demand.
- Median asking rents for both 3-bedroom houses (£2,400) and 2-bedroom flats (£1,888) are competitive given the area’s connectivity and amenities.
Risks
- One-year capital growth has changed by -3.4%, and three-year growth has only shifted by 0.3%, highlighting limited short-term appreciation.
- Owner-occupation is low (in the 21st percentile), which can mean less stability and more turnover in the local population.
- Properties are typically selling below asking price by a median of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers have the upper hand in negotiations.
Outlook
The next twelve months in Kingsbury are likely to see rental demand remain strong, supported by a youthful population and the area’s appeal to families. Yields are expected to stay attractive, particularly for investors targeting the top postcode district, where returns are above the area average at 6.1%.
Capital growth prospects appear muted, with annualised growth over three years at just 0.1% and a one-year change of -3.4%. However, the area’s liquidity and the ability to negotiate on price could benefit buyers. Overall, Kingsbury’s blend of affordability (by London standards), tenant demand, and consistent rental returns make it a solid option for investors seeking stable income rather than rapid capital gains.
Property market trends in Kingsbury
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Kingsbury
Investment properties in Kingsbury, North West London
£600,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Birchen Grove, Kingsbury
£600,000 - Offers in Excess of
5 bedroom terraced house for sale
Wakemans Hill Avenue, London, NW9
£1,200,000
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Salmon Street, Kingsbury, London, N...
£775,000 - Offers in Excess of
5 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Honeypot Lane, London, NW9
£375,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom maisonette for sale
Ash Tree Dell, London, NW9
£166,000 - Guide Price
Studio flat for sale
Cambrian Green, Edgware
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £10,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £24,088 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £35,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 2.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.1%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%
Best places to invest in Kingsbury
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.