A complete guide to property investment in Muswell Hill.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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.
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 prices in Muswell Hill, North London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Muswell Hill, North London
£250,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom maisonette for sale
Warwick Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire...
£475,000
2 bedroom flat for sale
Colney Hatch Lane, London
£150,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
The Paddock, Meadow Walk, Meadow Dr...
£1,350,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Alexandra Park Road, London, N22
£150,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Meadow Drive, London, N10
£410,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
First Floor Flat, 3(A) Greenham Roa...
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.