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Property investment stats for Shooters Hill, London

A complete guide to property investment in Shooters Hill.

Last updated: 25 March 2026

Investment summary

Shooters Hill offers investors a combination of steady growth and attractive rental yields. The area has seen capital values change by 0.3% over the past year and by 6.1% over three years, with an annualised rate of 2.0%. Rental yields are currently strong at 5.6%, and the top-performing postcode district posts an even higher figure of 6.1%. The median price per square foot sits at £504 per sq ft, which is aligned with the broader London market. Households here are mostly families, with a high percentile for families and a low proportion of couples, suggesting stable, long-term demand from this demographic.

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Key investment stats for Shooters Hill

Median price per sq ft

£504 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.6%

Capital growth (1y)

0.3%

Sales in past year

253

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

Live property stats in Shooters Hill

Live prices in Shooters Hill, London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£450,000

25% of properties below...

£300,000

75% of properties below...

£575,000

Most expensive property

£2,399,950

Live listings

242

Median days on market

73

Should you invest in Shooters Hill?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are robust, with the area delivering an average of 5.6% and the top postcode district achieving 6.1%.
  • The family-heavy demographic, shown by its 87th percentile ranking for families, supports demand for larger homes and long-term tenancies.
  • Properties are selling in a median of 73 days, indicating healthy liquidity for those looking to buy or exit.

Risks

  • The area has a high unemployment rate, in the 92nd percentile, which could affect local spending power and tenant reliability.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 7.2 and rent-to-income ratio of 32.9% may stretch affordability for some local households.
  • Social rented housing is in the 93rd percentile, which could influence the mix of tenants and future value growth.

Outlook

Shooters Hill looks set to deliver steady performance for investors, with families continuing to drive demand for homes. The market remains liquid, with properties spending a median of 73 days before selling and a neutral difference between achieved and asking prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)). Rental demand should stay strong, especially for three-bedroom houses, given the high proportion of families and the current median asking rent of £2,650.

While capital growth has been modest — 0.3% over the last year and 2.0% annualised over three years — the stability typical of London markets is evident. Investors should expect slow-burn growth rather than sharp spikes. Overall, Shooters Hill offers a mildly positive outlook for those seeking income and long-term stability rather than rapid appreciation.

Live properties in Shooters Hill

Investment properties in Shooters Hill, London

3 bedroom flat for sale
44% below median price

£235,000

3 bedroom flat for sale

Shirley House Drive, London, SE7 7E...

Properties needing refurbishment in Shooters Hill, London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
36% below median price

£220,000 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Master Gunner Place, London

Priced to sell properties in Shooters Hill, London
Priced to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 180 days

£250,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Elizabeth Fry Place, Woolwich

Slow to sell properties in Shooters Hill, London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 20%

£200,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Nightingale Vale, London

Big price drop properties in Shooters Hill, London
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom terraced house for sale
High yield opportunity

£750,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom terraced house for sale

Herbert Road, Woolwich

HMO properties in Shooters Hill, London
HMO
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
2,616 sq ft

£699,000

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Plumstead Common Road, Plumstead, L...

Properties with planning granted in Shooters Hill, London
Planning Granted
3 bedroom apartment for sale
47% below median price

£350,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Well Hall Road, Eltham

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Shooters Hill, London
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom apartment for sale
53% below median price

£270,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Hervey Road, Blackheath

Auction properties in Shooters Hill, London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £11,125 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £23,425 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

Best places to invest in Shooters Hill

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SE186.1%4.1%£535 / sq ft
2SE75.5%-2.3%£533 / sq ft
3SE95.4%2.4%£507 / sq ft
4SE35.4%-0.6%£646 / 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.