Property investment stats for Lower Willingdon, South East

• Rental yields in the top-performing postcode district are 5.2%, which stands out for the region.
• The median price per square foot is £397 per sq ft, which may appeal to buyers looking for relative value compared to more expensive southern locations.
• Properties are spending around 71 days on the market, suggesting a reasonable level of liquidity for those looking to buy or sell.

• The area has a very low proportion of private rented housing, in the 14th percentile, which can limit options for investors targeting the rental market.
• The population is overwhelmingly older, with the 60+ age group in the 98th percentile, which may affect long-term tenant demand and resale dynamics.
• Family households are rare, in the 5th percentile, so demand from younger buyers or renters could be limited.

The next twelve months look likely to see more of the same: modest price movement, with the market anchored by high owner-occupation and a stable, older population. Liquidity should remain steady, given the current average of 71 days for sales, and the median discount to asking price sits at £2,975 (the typical achieved discount) — not a sign of desperate sellers, but not a seller’s market either.

Rental investors will find limited competition from other landlords, but also a relatively small pool of tenants. With a price-to-income ratio of 6.9, affordability for local buyers is not stretched compared to the South East as a whole, though the lack of younger households may cap future growth. Overall, this is a market for patient investors who value consistency over rapid gains.