Property investment stats for Northfleet, South East

• The average rental yield of 6.2% is strong for the region, and the leading postcode district offers an even higher yield of 6.6%.
• The market is liquid, with homes selling above asking price as indicated by the -£500 (the typical achieved discount), and a brisk median time on market of 48 days.
• Family demand is high, with the area in the 95th percentile for families, which supports stable rental and sales demand for larger properties.

• The area has a relatively high unemployment rate, in the 75th percentile nationally, which may affect tenant reliability and long-term growth.
• Owner-occupation is low (24th percentile), and social renting is high (73rd percentile), which could mean a less stable owner-occupier base and potential policy risks.
• The proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals is low, both in the low 20s percentiles, which may limit upward pressure on prices and rents.

Over the next 12 months, I expect Northfleet to remain a solid option for investors seeking both yield and liquidity. The combination of a strong family presence and a quick-moving sales market should underpin steady demand for both sales and rentals. Rental yields are likely to stay attractive, especially in the best-performing districts, given the current average of 6.2%.

Affordability remains reasonable for the South East, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.4 and a rent-to-income ratio of 26.2%, which should help support ongoing demand. Capital growth has been positive, with a 1-year figure of 2.6% and a 3-year annualised rate of 3.4%, suggesting room for further, if measured, gains. I would keep an eye on local employment trends, but overall, the fundamentals look healthy for the coming year.