Property investment stats for Knightsbridge, South West London
A complete guide to property investment in Knightsbridge.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Knightsbridge stands out for its prestige, with property values that reflect its global reputation. The median price per square foot is £1,870 per sq ft, which puts it firmly among the most expensive areas in London. With a price-to-income ratio of 21.7 and a rent-to-income ratio of 78.7%, affordability is not the draw here; this market is tailored for high-net-worth individuals and international investors. Owner-occupation is rare, and the area is dominated by private renters — unsurprising, given the owner-occupied housing percentile of 10 and private rented housing percentile of 99.
Key investment stats for Knightsbridge
Median price per sq ft
£1,870 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.4%
Capital growth (1y)
-5.5%
Sales in past year
145
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Knightsbridge
Live prices in Knightsbridge, South West London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£2,850,000
25% of properties below...
£1,500,000
75% of properties below...
£5,050,000
Most expensive property
£80,000,000
Live listings
543
Median days on market
75
Should you invest in Knightsbridge?
Opportunities
- The top postcode district for rental yield offers 4.1%, which is strong for such a prime area.
- The high proportion of degree-educated residents (in the 98th percentile) and professionals (in the 99th percentile) supports demand for premium rentals.
- Median asking rents for a 2-bedroom flat (£6,994) and a 3-bedroom house (£10,911) are among the highest in the capital, indicating robust rental income potential.
Risks
- Capital growth over the past year has changed by -5.5%, and the annualised growth over three years is just 0.4%, so investors should not expect rapid appreciation.
- The median achieved price is £127,500 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting buyers have the upper hand and sellers may need to be flexible.
- Liquidity is moderate, with properties spending an average of 75 days on the market and just 145 sales annually, which could affect exit strategies.
Outlook
Knightsbridge is not about fast gains; it is about long-term stability and prestige. The capital growth over three years is 1.3%, which is modest, but this is typical for such established markets. Rental yields are solid for the area (3.4%), and demand is underpinned by a highly educated, professional tenant base.
Affordability metrics are extreme even for London, but for the right investor, that is part of the appeal. I expect Knightsbridge to remain a magnet for international wealth and to hold its value, though investors should be prepared for slow capital growth and a competitive, high-priced market.
Property market trends in Knightsbridge
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Knightsbridge
Investment properties in Knightsbridge, South West London
£2,500,000
5 bedroom house for sale
Halsey Street, Chelsea, SW3
£1,395,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Beaufort Gardens, SW3
£9,950,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom house for sale
Montpelier Square, London, SW7
£17,500,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Cadogan Square and Clabon Mews, Lon...
£300,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
Holbeach Mews, LONDON
£450,000 - Guide Price
Studio flat for sale
Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge, London...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Buyer's market
Negotiation is the norm — most buyers achieve a meaningful discount.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £127,500
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £246,250 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £719,500 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 5.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 7.6%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 9.1%
Best places to invest in Knightsbridge
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.