Property investment stats for Shepherds Bush, West London

• The area's average rental yield of 5.3% is attractive for buy-to-let investors, especially considering the high proportion of private rented homes (87th percentile).
• Demand is underpinned by a large student and young professional base, both in the 90th percentile or higher, which should support ongoing rental demand.
• The top postcode district offers a slightly higher rental yield of 5.5%, providing scope for targeted investments.

• The 1-year capital growth has changed by -15.0%, and 3-year growth is also negative at -8.4%, indicating recent value pressures.
• Affordability remains stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 9.5 and a rent-to-income ratio of 45.6%, potentially limiting both buyer and tenant pools.
• The median of achieved minus asking price is £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers may expect discounts, which could affect returns on sale.

The next 12 months in Shepherds Bush are likely to see continued strong rental demand, thanks to the area's appeal for students and young professionals. Rental yields are expected to remain steady around 5.3%, especially with the private rented sector's dominance and relatively fast turnover (average days on market is 50 days).

On the sales side, price pressures may persist given the recent negative capital growth and the high price-to-income ratio. However, liquidity remains reasonable, with 452 annual transactions and a typical sale taking 50 days. Investors should expect stability in the rental market, but muted prospects for capital appreciation in the short term.