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Property investment stats for Robin Hood, South West London

A complete guide to property investment in Robin Hood.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Robin Hood stands out for its blend of strong rental yields and steady capital growth, making it an attractive choice for property investors. The area’s average rental yield of 5.3% is notably competitive, and the capital growth over the past year of 5.2% supports the case for both income and long-term appreciation. With a median price per square foot of £634 per sq ft, affordability is on the challenging side, but this is typical for London and reflects the area's appeal to professionals and students. The private rental sector is dominant here, sitting in the 87th percentile, which is much higher than most parts of Britain.

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Key investment stats for Robin Hood

Median price per sq ft

£634 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.3%

Capital growth (1y)

5.2%

Sales in past year

135

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

Live property stats in Robin Hood

Live prices in Robin Hood, South West London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£550,000

25% of properties below...

£412,500

75% of properties below...

£897,500

Most expensive property

£3,750,000

Live listings

147

Median days on market

87

Should you invest in Robin Hood?

Opportunities

  • The consistently strong rental yields of 5.3% and high demand from young professionals and students make Robin Hood a reliable spot for buy-to-let investment.
  • The capital growth over one year of 5.2% suggests that investors could benefit from both rental income and property appreciation.
  • The median rent for a two-bedroom flat of £2,900 and a three-bedroom house of £5,000** indicate robust rental levels, supporting healthy cash flow.

Risks

  • The price-to-income ratio of 7.0 and rent-to-income ratio of 38.3% highlight affordability pressures, which could limit future price growth or rental increases.
  • The days on market of 87 days suggest properties may not sell quickly, so liquidity can be an issue for those needing a fast exit.
  • With a median of achieved minus asking price of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), buyers may need to negotiate hard or risk overpaying.

Outlook

Robin Hood’s property market is likely to remain resilient, thanks to its popularity with students and professionals and its high proportion of private renters. The annual sales figure of 135 shows steady turnover, and the three-year capital growth of 3.4% points to stable, if unspectacular, long-term returns.

Affordability will continue to be a challenge, but this is par for the course in London and doesn’t seem to deter demand. Investors should expect moderate growth and reliable rental income rather than rapid gains. Overall, Robin Hood looks set to offer a balance of income and capital stability over the next year.

Live properties in Robin Hood

Investment properties in Robin Hood, South West London

1 bedroom flat for sale
27% below median price

£270,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Cortis Road, London, SW15

Properties needing refurbishment in Robin Hood, South West London
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom apartment for sale
39% below median price

£620,000

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Putney Hill, Putney, SW15

Priced to sell properties in Robin Hood, South West London
Priced to Sell
3 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 172 days

£350,000

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Timsbury Walk, Roehampton, SW15

Slow to sell properties in Robin Hood, South West London
Slow to Sell
8 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 14%

£3,000,000

8 bedroom detached house for sale

Robin Hood Lane, SW15

Big price drop properties in Robin Hood, South West London
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom detached house for sale
3,625 sq ft

£3,250,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Kingston Vale, London, SW15

Properties with planning granted in Robin Hood, South West London
Planning Granted
3 bedroom maisonette for sale
56% below median price

£450,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom maisonette for sale

Robin Hood Way, London, SW15

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Robin Hood, South West London
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom apartment for sale
43% below median price

£335,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Innes Gardens, London, SW15

Auction properties in Robin Hood, South West London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £10,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £96,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.7%

Best places to invest in Robin Hood

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SW155.2%0.6%£750 / 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.