Property investment stats for Lewisham, South East London

• The strong rental yield of 6.2% and even higher yield in the top-performing district (6.3%) make Lewisham attractive for buy-to-let investors.
• A large proportion of degree-educated residents (in the 92nd percentile) and professionals (in the 82nd percentile) underpins ongoing rental demand.
• The high proportion of young adults and couples, along with a student population in the 83rd percentile, supports consistent demand for flats and shared houses.

• Capital growth over the last year has changed by -1.8%, and the three-year annualised rate is just 0.5%, so investors shouldn't expect rapid appreciation.
• Owner-occupation is low (in the 10th percentile) and social renting is high (in the 85th percentile), which may limit the pool of buyers for resale properties.
• The unemployment rate sits in the 91st percentile, which could affect tenant reliability in tougher economic conditions.

Lewisham’s fundamentals point to continued stability, though not rapid growth. Rental demand should remain robust given the area’s young, professional population and high proportion of private renters. The current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £697,500, while the median rent is £2,525; for two-bedroom flats, the asking sale price is £400,000 and the median rent is £2,150.

Liquidity is decent, with homes selling in an average of 77 days and annual sales at 563, so investors can expect reasonable turnover. While capital growth has been subdued, Lewisham’s appeal lies in its rental returns and the resilience of its tenant base. For investors who value steady income and long-term stability over short-term appreciation, Lewisham remains a defensible choice.