Property investment stats for South Wimbledon, South West London

• The average rental yield of 5.0% is attractive for London, especially given the stability of the tenant base and the high proportion of private renters.
• The top-performing postcode district achieves a rental yield of 5.0%, reinforcing the appeal for buy-to-let investors focused on income.
• Median asking rents for both 2-bedroom flats (£2,350) and 3-bedroom houses (£3,650) support strong cash flow potential for landlords.

• Capital growth has been modest, with a 1-year change of 0.6% and annualised growth over three years of 2.0%, so investors looking for rapid appreciation may be disappointed.
• The median price per square foot at £768 per sq ft reflects London’s premium, which may limit entry for some buyers and compress yields if prices outpace rents.
• Owner-occupation sits in the 17th percentile, which could signal a lack of long-term resident engagement or expose investors to shifts in rental demand if market conditions change.

Looking ahead, I expect South Wimbledon to remain a solid performer for income-focused investors. The area’s high educational attainment, large professional population, and strong representation of couples in their 30s and 40s all suggest that tenant demand will stay resilient, even if capital growth continues at a measured pace.

With 347 transactions in the past year and typical homes selling in 64 days, liquidity remains reasonable for London. Affordability metrics such as the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios are in line with expectations for this part of the city. Investors should not expect runaway price rises, but the fundamentals support a stable, income-generating portfolio with low volatility. South Wimbledon’s appeal lies in its reliability and the quality of its tenant base rather than headline-grabbing growth.