Property investment stats for Rotherhithe, South East London
A complete guide to property investment in Rotherhithe.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Rotherhithe sits on the south bank of the Thames and has become a magnet for young professionals, students and those seeking riverside living. The area is dominated by private and social rental housing, with owner-occupation in the very lowest percentiles for Britain; this is typical for many parts of London, but still notable. The local population skews young, with both the 20-30 and 30-40 age bands in the very highest percentiles nationally, supporting demand for flats and rental properties. The median price per square foot sits at £703 per sq ft, which is on the higher side, but not out of step with inner London riverside areas.
Rental yields are robust at 5.5%, and the top postcode district for yield offers 5.4%. Sales liquidity is reasonable, with properties taking a median of 67 days to sell and annual sales at 555. The achieved price typically trails the asking by £7,250 (the typical achieved discount), so buyers may find some negotiating room.
Key investment stats for Rotherhithe
Median price per sq ft
£703 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.5%
Capital growth (1y)
-1.6%
Sales in past year
555
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Rotherhithe
Live prices in Rotherhithe, South East London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£475,000
25% of properties below...
£375,000
75% of properties below...
£655,000
Most expensive property
£2,500,000
Live listings
526
Median days on market
67
Should you invest in Rotherhithe?
Opportunities
- Strong rental demand is underpinned by a very high proportion of young adults and professionals, with private renting in the 88th percentile for Britain.
- Rental yields are attractive for London, with the average at 5.5% and the top local district posting 5.4%.
- The 3-year capital growth sits at 4.2%, suggesting some resilience despite a recent 1-year change of -1.6%.
Risks
- Owner-occupation is extremely low (in the 3rd percentile), so the market is heavily reliant on tenants and institutional landlords.
- The rent-to-income ratio is high at 37.4%, which may limit affordability for some renters and cap future rent rises.
- The 1-year capital growth has changed by -1.6%, so short-term price movements may be modest or negative.
Outlook
Rotherhithe’s outlook is shaped by its young, mobile population and the dominance of the private rental sector. With a median asking price of £712,500 for a 3-bedroom house and £500,000 for a 2-bedroom flat, prices remain high but not out of reach for those familiar with London’s riverside property market. Rental demand looks set to remain robust, supported by the high proportion of students and professionals and the area’s appeal to single occupiers and couples.
While capital growth over the last year has changed by -1.6%, the 3-year annualised figure of 1.4% suggests a steadier long-term trend. Investors should expect Rotherhithe to deliver stability and reliable rental returns, rather than dramatic price gains. Liquidity remains reasonable, so it should be possible to buy or sell without undue delay. Overall, the area offers a classic London mix of strong rental demand and long-term resilience.
Property market trends in Rotherhithe
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Rotherhithe
Investment properties in Rotherhithe, South East London
£435,000
2 bedroom flat for sale
Plover Way, London, SE16
£370,000
2 bedroom flat for sale
West Lane, London, SE16
£350,000 - Offers in Excess of
1 bedroom flat for sale
Lynton Road, Bermondsey, London, SE...
£500,000
4 bedroom house boat for sale
Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, SE...
£895,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16
£350,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom flat for sale
Rowcross Street, Bermondsey, London...
£460,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom duplex for sale
Crown Place Apartments, Varcoe Road...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £7,250
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £30,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.5%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.2%
Best places to invest in Rotherhithe
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
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.