Property investment stats for Roehampton, South West London

• The area’s average rental yield of 6.6% stands out, especially given the high proportion of private renters and the large student population in the 98th percentile nationally.
• Families are well represented, with the family household percentile in the 84th percentile, supporting demand for larger homes such as 3-bedroom houses, where the median asking rent is £3,350.
• The 1-year capital growth of 9.6% suggests recent momentum, despite longer-term stagnation.

• Liquidity could be a concern, with annual sales at 98 and properties spending a median of 74 days before selling.
• Affordability is stretched by both the price-to-income ratio of 8.4 and rent-to-income ratio of 46.5%, which may limit future price growth or rental increases.
• The three-year capital growth trend (now at -0.1% annualised) signals that short-term gains are not guaranteed to persist.

Roehampton’s future for investors will likely hinge on the continued strength of its rental market, given the area’s high private rented and student population. The average rental yields of 6.6% provide a cushion, but with affordability already stretched, significant further rent rises may be hard to achieve. Capital growth has been strong over the last year (9.6%) but flat over three, so I would not expect a sudden surge in values unless demand shifts sharply.

Liquidity is reasonable for London, though not especially high, and the achieved-minus-asking price gap (£6,750 (the typical achieved discount)) suggests some room for negotiation. Investors should be realistic about long-term growth, focusing on income and tenant demand rather than quick capital gains. Roehampton’s stability and strong rental base make it a solid option for those with a medium- to long-term outlook, rather than those seeking rapid returns.