Property investment stats for New Eltham, South East London

• Rental yields in New Eltham are attractive, with an average of 6.4%, and the top-performing postcode district delivering 5.4%.
• The area’s family-friendly profile (in the 85th percentile for families) and relatively high professional population support stable, long-term tenancies.
• Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 57 days on the market and annual sales at 247, making it easier to enter or exit positions than in less active markets.

• Affordability could be a concern, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.6 and rent-to-income ratio of 29.8%, which are high but typical for London.
• The gap between achieved and asking prices, at £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggests buyers may have some room to negotiate, possibly reflecting price sensitivity among local buyers.
• The area is not dominated by private renters (29th percentile), so those targeting the rental market should be aware of the strong presence of owner-occupiers and social renters.

Over the next 12 months, New Eltham is likely to maintain its appeal for investors seeking both growth and income. The combination of 3.8% capital growth over the past year and 6.4% average rental yields indicates a balanced market. While affordability pressures remain, these are in line with wider London norms and do not appear to be deterring demand from families or professionals.

Liquidity should remain steady, given the annual sales volume of 247 and median days on market of 57 days. Investors can expect stable rental demand, especially for family homes, and moderate but consistent capital appreciation if current trends continue.