Property investment stats for Putney Heath, South West London

• Rental demand is underpinned by a high private rented sector, which is in the 87th percentile and suggests a reliable tenant base.
• The average rental yield of 5.5% and the top postcode district yield of 5.2% provide appealing income prospects for landlords.
• The area’s popularity with young professionals and students (both in the high 80s percentiles) supports consistent demand for flats and shared accommodation.

• Affordability is stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.8 and a rent-to-income ratio of 39.2%, which could limit future price growth or rental increases.
• The median achieved minus asking price of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount) signals that buyers may have room to negotiate, hinting at some price sensitivity in the market.
• Liquidity is moderate, with annual sales of 104 and properties taking a median of 91 days to sell, so quick exits are not guaranteed.

Looking ahead, Putney Heath is likely to remain attractive to investors seeking stable, long-term returns rather than rapid capital appreciation. The balance of high rental demand, a strong presence of degree-educated residents (in the 87th percentile), and a steady pipeline of young professionals bodes well for ongoing tenant interest. However, affordability constraints — evidenced by the price-to-income ratio of 7.8 — may temper both sales and rental growth in the near term.

Investors should expect the market to keep ticking along, with steady if unspectacular capital gains, as shown by the annualised growth over three years of 0.4%. The area’s liquidity and premium pricing will continue to appeal to those who value stability and reliable income over headline-grabbing growth.