Property investment stats for Lambeth, South East London
A complete guide to property investment in Lambeth.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Lambeth is a lively corner of South East London, drawing in a huge number of young professionals, students and single occupiers. The area is known for its high rental demand, with a private rented sector in the 92nd percentile compared to the rest of Britain — this is very much a renter’s patch. Sale prices are on the higher end, with the median price per square foot at £828 per sq ft and asking prices for a three-bedroom house at £1,250,000. Owner-occupiers are rare here, sitting in the 2nd percentile, while families are even scarcer.
Liquidity is reasonable, with homes spending a median of 69 days on the market and annual sales at 829. However, capital growth has been negative over the past year (-13.9%) and over three years (-3.3%), so investors need to weigh up yield against growth risk.
Key investment stats for Lambeth
Median price per sq ft
£828 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.7%
Capital growth (1y)
-13.9%
Sales in past year
829
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Lambeth
Live prices in Lambeth, South East London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£795,000
25% of properties below...
£558,550
75% of properties below...
£1,200,000
Most expensive property
£15,000,000
Live listings
1,447
Median days on market
69
Should you invest in Lambeth?
Opportunities
- Strong rental yields of 5.7% and even higher in the top-performing postcode district (6.8%) make Lambeth attractive for buy-to-let investors.
- High demand from renters, especially young professionals and students, supports consistent occupancy and rental income.
- The large proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals (both in the 90th percentile or higher) suggests a stable tenant base with solid earning power.
Risks
- Capital growth has changed by -13.9% over the past year and -1.1% annually over three years, so price appreciation is not guaranteed.
- Affordability is stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 8.8 and a rent-to-income ratio of 55.2%, which could limit future growth or squeeze tenants.
- Achieved prices are typically £10,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, indicating buyers have negotiation power and sellers may need to be flexible.
Outlook
Given the high demand for rental properties in Lambeth, I expect the rental market to remain robust, with yields around 5.7% continuing to attract investors. The area’s appeal to young professionals and students, both in the top percentiles nationally, should keep rental demand steady, even if owner-occupation remains low.
However, capital growth prospects look muted in the short term, with both the one-year and three-year figures in negative territory. Investors should focus on income rather than expecting quick capital gains. Lambeth offers stability and strong rental demand, but anyone buying here should be comfortable with the current price levels and realistic about growth expectations over the next year.
Property market trends in Lambeth
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Lambeth
Investment properties in Lambeth, South East London
£1,650,000
6 bedroom terraced house for sale
Kennington Park Road, London, SE11
£450,000
3 bedroom apartment for sale
Stephenson House, Bath Terrace
£1,000,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom penthouse for sale
Metro Central Heights, 119 Newingto...
£1,449,950
4 bedroom house for sale
Sharsted Street, Kennington
£265,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Two bedroom Maisonette SE11
£180,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Brittany Point, Lollard Street, Lon...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £10,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £40,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 2.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.7%
Best places to invest in Lambeth
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.