Property investment stats for Plumstead, South East London

• Strong rental yields of 6.1% make income-focused investment strategies appealing, especially with the top-performing postcode district offering a yield of 6.1%.
• The high proportion of private rented housing (in the 82nd percentile) and a large family and younger population (in the 77th and 82nd percentiles) suggest robust ongoing tenant demand.
• Properties are selling quickly at 35 days on market, with no gap between achieved and asking prices, which supports liquidity for those looking to trade or exit.

• The unemployment rate sits in the 96th percentile, which could affect tenant stability and long-term growth prospects.
• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.9%, so short-term gains may be limited.
• A high proportion of social rented housing (in the 94th percentile) could limit the pool of buyers for certain property types.

Looking ahead, Plumstead’s fundamentals remain solid for rental investors, with yields at 6.1% and strong tenant demand supported by the area’s demographic profile. The high proportion of younger and family households, coupled with a large private rental sector, should keep demand steady. While the past year’s capital growth has changed by -1.9%, the three-year figure of 7.6% suggests that the area still offers long-term stability.

Affordability remains challenging by national standards, but typical for London, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.0 and median asking prices of £475,000 for a three-bedroom house and £400,000 for a two-bedroom flat. Rental demand is likely to remain strong, with asking rents at £2,100 for a three-bedroom house and £2,000 for a two-bedroom flat. Overall, I see Plumstead as a market for patient investors who value steady income and the long-term resilience that comes with London property.