Property investment stats for Pimlico, Central London

• The area offers strong rental yields for central London, with an average of 5.0% and a top postcode district yield of 4.9%.
• Pimlico’s very high share of private renters (in the 92nd percentile) and single occupier households (in the 99th percentile) means consistent demand for rental properties, particularly smaller flats.
• The professional and degree-educated population is in the 93rd percentile, supporting stable rental demand and premium pricing.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -2.0%, and the three-year annualised growth is just 0.6%, indicating muted long-term appreciation.
• The price-to-income ratio is high at 9.3, so affordability may be stretched for many buyers and renters.
• Achieved prices are typically £25,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting buyers have negotiating power and sellers may need to adjust expectations.

Pimlico’s fundamentals remain rooted in its appeal to renters, especially professionals and international tenants, and this is unlikely to change in the next 12 months. The high rent-to-income ratio of 45.3% could put a ceiling on further rental growth in the short term, but demand should stay resilient given the area’s demographics.

Sales activity is steady, with 373 transactions a year and average days on market at 103 days, so liquidity is reasonable by central London standards. Investors should not expect rapid capital growth, given the recent one-year change of -2.0% and three-year annualised growth of 0.6%. Overall, Pimlico looks set to provide stable, income-focused returns, but price appreciation is likely to be limited.