Property investment stats for South Acton, West London

• Rental yields are attractive for London, with an average of 5.2% and a top postcode district yield of 5.9%, making the area appealing for buy-to-let investors.
• The high proportion of young professionals and students in the 88th and 86th percentiles respectively suggests strong ongoing demand for rental properties.
• The current median asking rent for a 2-bedroom flat is £2,500, indicating a healthy rental market for smaller units.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.9%, and annualised growth over three years is just 0.2%, so investors looking for rapid appreciation may be disappointed.
• The price-to-income ratio is 8.2, which could limit affordability for would-be owner-occupiers and constrain future price growth.
• The median achieved price is currently £9,475 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, hinting at some negotiation room and potential price sensitivity among buyers.

Looking ahead, South Acton’s strong rental market is likely to persist, given the area's demographic profile and the dominance of private and social renting. The high proportion of degree-educated and professional residents in the 88th and 79th percentiles respectively should help maintain steady demand, especially for well-presented flats.

While capital growth has only changed modestly over one and three years, the area’s stability and consistent rental yields of 5.2% are more in line with what investors typically expect from London. With a median asking sale price for a 2-bedroom flat at £550,000 and a 3-bedroom house at £874,975, entry costs remain high compared to most of the country but are not out of the ordinary for West London.

Liquidity remains reasonable, with homes spending an average of 76 days on the market. Investors should expect stable, if unspectacular, returns and continued strong tenant demand rather than rapid capital gains.