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Property investment stats for London Colney, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in London Colney.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

London Colney sits at the edge of commuter territory, blending a strong family presence with a balanced mix of homeowners and private renters. The area’s property market has shown resilience over the past three years, with annualised growth of 3.0% and a capital growth over three years of 9.1%. Median asking prices for a three-bedroom house stand at £550,000, while a two-bedroom flat comes in at £260,000, so buyers can expect a range of options. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2 signals that, while homes aren’t cheap, they’re not stretching affordability to breaking point either.

With annual sales at 104 and properties typically spending 60 days on the market, liquidity is steady but not frantic. A median discount to asking price of £11,750 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers have some room to negotiate.

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Key investment stats for London Colney

Median price per sq ft

£487 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.6%

Sales in past year

104

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in London Colney

Live prices in London Colney, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£525,000

25% of properties below...

£350,000

75% of properties below...

£627,475

Most expensive property

£1,450,000

Live listings

87

Median days on market

60

Should you invest in London Colney?

Opportunities

  • The area’s families household percentile in the 94th percentile means there is robust demand for larger homes, especially three-bedroom houses, which currently have a median asking rent of £2,250.
  • With top rental yields of 4.9% in the highest-yielding postcode district, investors targeting the right micro-location can outperform the area average.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 6.2 and rent-to-income ratio of 24.7% indicate that properties remain accessible for both buyers and renters, supporting stable demand.

Risks

  • The 1-year capital growth of -3.6% shows recent price momentum has shifted, so short-term gains may be limited.
  • With days on market at 60 days, properties aren’t flying off the shelves, which could affect liquidity for those seeking a quick exit.
  • The median discount to asking price of £11,750 (the typical achieved discount) means sellers may need to be realistic on pricing to secure a sale.

Outlook

Looking ahead, London Colney’s property market is likely to remain steady, underpinned by its appeal to families and professionals. The annualised growth over three years of 3.0% and a solid three-year capital growth of 9.1% suggest that, despite recent changes, the area has a track record of delivering returns for patient investors.

Rental yields remain attractive, especially in the highest-yielding pockets, with top postcode district rental yields of 4.9%. The balance between sale and rental affordability, as shown by the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios, should help sustain demand from both buyers and tenants. While price momentum has changed over the past year, the market’s underlying stability and family-driven demand provide a reassuring foundation for the next twelve months.

Live properties in London Colney

Investment properties in London Colney, East of England

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 179 days

£440,000

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Peters Avenue, London Colney, St. A...

Slow to sell properties in London Colney, East of England
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
927 sq ft

£625,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

South Farm Cottages, London Colney,...

Properties with planning granted in London Colney, East of England
Planning Granted
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
42% below median price

£499,950

5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

High Street, London Colney, AL2

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in London Colney, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £11,750

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £20,750 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £30,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.0%

Best places to invest in London Colney

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1AL24.9%1.5%£516 / sq ft

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.