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Property investment stats for Muswell Hill, North London

A complete guide to property investment in Muswell Hill.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Muswell Hill is a leafy, residential part of North London that attracts families and professionals alike. The area’s housing market is supported by a strong presence of degree-educated residents, with a population in the 97th percentile for higher education and the 95th percentile for professionals and managers. This has helped underpin steady demand, reflected in the price-to-income ratio of 8.8 and a rent-to-income ratio of 27.8% that is typical for London. The market is active, with annual sales of 310 and properties spending a median of 77 days on the market.

Affordability is stretched by national standards, but this is the norm for desirable London suburbs. The median price per square foot of £786 per sq ft and the median achieved minus asking price of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount) show buyers are still willing to pay a premium for the area’s amenities and schools.

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Key investment stats for Muswell Hill

Median price per sq ft

£786 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.7%

Capital growth (1y)

0.3%

Sales in past year

310

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

Live property stats in Muswell Hill

Live prices in Muswell Hill, North London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£615,000

25% of properties below...

£425,000

75% of properties below...

£1,012,500

Most expensive property

£3,500,000

Live listings

219

Median days on market

77

Should you invest in Muswell Hill?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are healthy for London, with the overall average at 4.7% and the top postcode district achieving 5.4%.
  • Demand from families is robust, sitting in the 82nd percentile nationally, which supports stable rental and sales activity.
  • The market has shown resilience, with capital growth over three years of 5.7% and annualised growth of 1.9%, pointing to long-term stability.

Risks

  • High entry costs are a barrier, with the median sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £950,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £475,000.
  • Affordability is stretched, as indicated by the price-to-income ratio of 8.8 and a rent-to-income ratio of 27.8%, which may limit future price growth.
  • The area’s owner-occupier profile is in the 31st percentile, while private renting is in the 87th percentile, which could mean more competition for rental properties but less for sales.

Outlook

Muswell Hill’s outlook remains steady, with the combination of a highly educated, professional population and strong family demand supporting both the sales and rental markets. The one-year capital growth of 0.3% may seem modest, but the longer-term trend is more encouraging, with three-year growth of 5.7% and a stable annualised rate.

Rental yields are attractive for London, and the area’s amenities should keep it popular with families and professionals. Liquidity is reasonable, with 77 days on market and annual sales of 310. Investors should expect gradual, steady returns rather than dramatic short-term gains, which suits those seeking long-term stability in a prime London suburb.

Live properties in Muswell Hill

Investment properties in Muswell Hill, North London

1 bedroom maisonette for sale
40% below median price

£250,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom maisonette for sale

Warwick Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire...

Properties needing refurbishment in Muswell Hill, North London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 171 days

£475,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Colney Hatch Lane, London

Slow to sell properties in Muswell Hill, North London
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 33%

£150,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

The Paddock, Meadow Walk, Meadow Dr...

Big price drop properties in Muswell Hill, North London
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
2,008 sq ft

£1,350,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Alexandra Park Road, London, N22

Properties with planning granted in Muswell Hill, North London
Planning Granted
1 bedroom flat for sale
67% below median price

£150,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Meadow Drive, London, N10

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Muswell Hill, North London
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
25% below median price

£410,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

First Floor Flat, 3(A) Greenham Roa...

Auction properties in Muswell Hill, North London
Auction

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: £10,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £29,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £52,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.5%

Best places to invest in Muswell Hill

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1N225.4%1.0%£636 / sq ft
2N24.8%2.6%£779 / sq ft
3N104.7%1.8%£776 / 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.