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Property investment stats for Lower Edmonton, North London

A complete guide to property investment in Lower Edmonton.

Last updated: 10 January 2026

Investment summary

Lower Edmonton sits in North London and is notable for its strong rental market and high proportion of families. The area’s private rented sector is among the largest in Britain, while owner-occupation is far less common than average. Affordability is relatively balanced for London, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.6 and a rent-to-income ratio of 37.7%. House prices have shown modest capital growth over the past three years, with a three-year rise of 4.7% and annualised growth of 1.5%.

Liquidity is healthy, with homes spending an average of 42 days on the market, and sales volumes at 245 per year. The achieved price typically trails asking by £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), which is par for the course in outer London.

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Key investment stats for Lower Edmonton

Median price per sq ft

£470 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.3%

Capital growth (1y)

0.1%

Sales in past year

245

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

Live property stats in Lower Edmonton

Live prices in Lower Edmonton, North London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£380,000

25% of properties below...

£240,000

75% of properties below...

£475,000

Most expensive property

£850,000

Live listings

149

Median days on market

42

Should you invest in Lower Edmonton?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield is strong at 6.3%, with the top-performing postcode district offering yields of 6.5%.
  • The high proportion of privately rented homes (in the 90th percentile) and a large family population (in the 99th percentile) create sustained demand for both flats and houses.
  • Median asking rents for a 3-bedroom house (£2,250) and a 2-bedroom flat (£1,725) are attractive relative to median sale prices, supporting healthy returns.

Risks

  • The unemployment rate is in the 95th percentile nationally, indicating economic challenges that could affect tenant stability.
  • The area has a low proportion of professionals and managers (in the 19th percentile) and degree-educated residents (in the 39th percentile), which may limit long-term capital growth potential.
  • Achieved sale prices are typically £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting buyers have some negotiating power and that price expectations may need adjustment.

Outlook

The outlook for Lower Edmonton is steady, with rental demand likely to remain robust given the high proportion of families and private renters. While capital growth has been muted, with a one-year change of 0.1% and a three-year annualised rate of 1.5%, the area’s yields and affordability metrics are appealing for income-focused investors.

Liquidity should continue to be healthy, as properties are moving in an average of 42 days. Investors should not expect rapid price rises, but the area’s stability and reliable rental market make it a solid choice for those seeking long-term income rather than quick capital gains.

Live properties in Lower Edmonton

Investment properties in Lower Edmonton, North London

1 bedroom flat for sale
14% below median price

£160,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Linnet Close, London N9

Priced to sell properties in Lower Edmonton, North London
Priced to Sell
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
On market for 179 days

£625,000

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Beckenham Gardens, London, N9

Slow to sell properties in Lower Edmonton, North London
Slow to Sell
Studio flat for sale
Reduced by 11%

£160,000 - Offers Over

Studio flat for sale

Barbot Close, Edmonton, N9

Big price drop properties in Lower Edmonton, North London
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
High yield opportunity

£525,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Grosvenor Road, London

HMO properties in Lower Edmonton, North London
HMO
Studio flat for sale
49% below median price

£225,000

Studio flat for sale

Crosskeys Close, London, N9

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Lower Edmonton, North London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,995 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.9%

Best places to invest in Lower Edmonton

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1N96.5%1.5%£467 / 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.