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Property investment stats for Snaresbrook, East London

A complete guide to property investment in Snaresbrook.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

Snaresbrook sits in East London and offers a property market that blends stability with signs of recent growth. The area’s average rental yield of 5.1% is competitive for London, while capital values have changed by 9.6% over the past year and 9.3% over three years. Affordability is typical for the capital, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 27.2%, which may look high compared to national averages but are standard for this part of London. The local population is highly educated and professional, with both groups in the 91st percentile nationally, and there’s a strong presence of private renters, suggesting steady demand for rental properties.

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Key investment stats for Snaresbrook

Median price per sq ft

£642 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.1%

Capital growth (1y)

9.6%

Sales in past year

104

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

Live property stats in Snaresbrook

Live prices in Snaresbrook, East London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£475,000

25% of properties below...

£400,000

75% of properties below...

£725,000

Most expensive property

£3,500,000

Live listings

65

Median days on market

60

Should you invest in Snaresbrook?

Opportunities

  • The area’s average rental yield of 5.1% and top postcode district yield of 5.6% offer attractive returns for landlords.
  • Strong capital growth of 9.6% over the past year and 9.3% over three years points to potential for price appreciation.
  • High demand from private renters (in the 88th percentile nationally) supports consistent occupancy rates and rental income.

Risks

  • The median price per square foot of £642 per sq ft and asking prices such as £900,000 for houses and £450,000 for flats may limit affordability for some buyers.
  • Owner-occupation is relatively low (28th percentile), which could signal less stability in the owner-occupied market.
  • With a median achieved minus asking price of -£7,000 (the typical achieved discount), sellers may need to be flexible on price, and buyers should factor in negotiation.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Snaresbrook is likely to maintain its appeal to both investors and renters, given the area’s strong professional and degree-educated population. The market’s liquidity is supported by annual sales of 104 and a typical listing time of 60 days, which is reasonable for London. Rental demand should remain robust, particularly as private renting dominates the local tenure mix.

Given the area’s recent capital growth of 9.6% in the last year and 9.3% over three years, investors may see further gradual appreciation, although affordability pressures could limit the pace. Overall, Snaresbrook’s combination of rental returns, demand drivers and long-term stability makes it a solid consideration for those looking for steady, London-based investments.

Live properties in Snaresbrook

Investment properties in Snaresbrook, East London

2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 179 days

£475,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Sylvan Road, Wanstead, E11

Slow to sell properties in Snaresbrook, East London
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 14%

£269,995

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Clock Court, Victory Road, London, ...

Big price drop properties in Snaresbrook, East London
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom flat for sale
26% below median price

£475,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Woodford Road, London, E18

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Snaresbrook, East London
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
10% below median price

£350,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

New Wanstead, London, E11

Auction properties in Snaresbrook, East London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

The market favours sellers, with buyers often forced above asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: -£7,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £0 below asking

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

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of -1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 0.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 2.1%

Best places to invest in Snaresbrook

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1E185.6%1.3%£601 / sq ft
2E115.1%1.7%£654 / sq ft
3E175.1%1.9%£682 / 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.