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Property investment stats for North Chingford, Chingford

A complete guide to property investment in North Chingford.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

North Chingford offers a stable housing market, with a strong presence of families (in the 81st percentile for Britain) and a healthy balance of owner-occupied and rented homes. Investors will notice the area’s average rental yield of 5.4%, which is competitive for London and supported by steady demand. The median price per square foot stands at £536 per sq ft, while the price-to-income ratio of 7.8 reflects affordability that’s typical for this part of the city. Sales liquidity is decent, with homes spending an average of 46 days on the market and annual sales at 205.

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Key investment stats for North Chingford

Median price per sq ft

£536 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.5%

Sales in past year

205

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

Live property stats in North Chingford

Live prices in North Chingford, Chingford

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£650,000

25% of properties below...

£425,000

75% of properties below...

£780,000

Most expensive property

£1,850,000

Live listings

108

Median days on market

46

Should you invest in North Chingford?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.4% is attractive for London, offering a good income stream for landlords.
  • The area’s family-friendly profile and high family household percentile suggest consistent rental demand for larger properties.
  • With a median achieved minus asking price of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), there may be room for negotiation on purchase price.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -2.5%, signalling some short-term price volatility.
  • The rent-to-income ratio at 32.0% may limit further rent increases and could affect tenant affordability.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 7.8 means buyers must be mindful of local affordability constraints.

Outlook

North Chingford’s property market is likely to remain steady over the next year, with rental yields and sales prices reflecting the area’s strong fundamentals. The annualised three-year growth rate of 1.9% shows gradual progress, and longer-term capital growth over three years has changed by 5.9%. Investors can expect ongoing demand from families and professionals, given the area’s demographic profile and the relatively short average time on market.

While short-term price changes may cause some uncertainty, the overall balance of supply and demand, along with reasonable liquidity, should support stable returns. The market’s outlook remains mildly positive, with income-focused investors likely to benefit most from current conditions.

Live properties in North Chingford

Investment properties in North Chingford, Chingford

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
35% below median price

£475,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Pretoria Road, Chingford , London, ...

Properties needing refurbishment in North Chingford, Chingford
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 178 days

£425,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Pine View, The Ridgeway, Chingford

Slow to sell properties in North Chingford, Chingford
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 12%

£300,000 - Offers in Excess of

1 bedroom flat for sale

Springfield Road, Chingford, London...

Big price drop properties in North Chingford, Chingford
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
1,137 sq ft

£799,995 - Offers Over

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Connaught Avenue, London, E4

Properties with planning granted in North Chingford, Chingford
Planning Granted
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
60% below median price

£88,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Homebush House, North Chingford

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in North Chingford, Chingford
Low Price per Sq Ft
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
35% below median price

£475,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Pretoria Road, Chingford, E4

Auction properties in North Chingford, Chingford
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,001 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

Best places to invest in North Chingford

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1E45.2%2.7%£542 / 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.