Property investment stats for Temple Fortune, North West London
A complete guide to property investment in Temple Fortune.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Temple Fortune sits quietly among the more talked-about pockets of North West London, but for investors, it has its own story. The area’s private rental market is unusually large for London, reflected in its position in the 95th percentile for private rented housing, and this keeps things lively for landlords. Average rental yields are respectable, with 4.9% suggesting rental income is solid relative to property values. However, capital growth over the last year has changed by -3.0%, and over three years, growth has barely shifted at 0.1% (annualised at 0%), so don’t expect a quick win on price appreciation.
Affordability here is predictably tough, with a price-to-income ratio of 14.7 and a rent-to-income ratio of 37.7% — high, but par for the course in this part of London. Liquidity is steady enough, with 198 homes changing hands last year and properties taking a median of 68 days to sell. There’s a gap between asking and achieved prices, with sellers typically accepting offers £25,000 (the typical achieved discount) below what they hoped for.
Key investment stats for Temple Fortune
Median price per sq ft
£841 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.9%
Capital growth (1y)
-3.0%
Sales in past year
198
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Temple Fortune
Live prices in Temple Fortune, North West London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£885,000
25% of properties below...
£550,000
75% of properties below...
£1,623,750
Most expensive property
£12,000,000
Live listings
204
Median days on market
68
Should you invest in Temple Fortune?
Opportunities
- The strong private rental sector (95th percentile for private rented housing) means steady tenant demand and a robust rental market.
- Average rental yields are appealing, with 4.9%, and the top local district also offers yields of 4.8%.
- Median asking rents for both 3-bedroom houses (£3,618) and 2-bedroom flats (£2,288) are high by London standards, supporting good income potential.
Risks
- Capital growth has been flat to negative, with a 1-year change of -3.0% and a 3-year figure of 0.1%, so price appreciation is not a given.
- The price-to-income ratio of 14.7 and rent-to-income ratio of 37.7% mean affordability is stretched, which could limit future buyer and tenant pools.
- Sellers are typically accepting offers £25,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking price, hinting at a market where buyers have the upper hand.
Outlook
Temple Fortune’s outlook is steady rather than spectacular. The rental market should remain strong, given the area’s appeal to professionals and the high proportion of private renters, but investors shouldn’t bank on rapid capital gains — recent growth numbers (-3.0% and 0.1%) show a market treading water.
Liquidity metrics like 198 and 68 days suggest you can buy and sell without too much drama, though sellers may need to be realistic on price. Affordability will continue to be a challenge, but that’s just part of the North West London landscape. All in, Temple Fortune offers reliable rental returns, but patience is needed if you’re hoping for price growth.
Property market trends in Temple Fortune
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Temple Fortune
Investment properties in Temple Fortune, North West London
£1,600,000
9 bedroom detached house for sale
Leeside Crescent, Temple Fortune, G...
£260,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Birnbeck Court, Temple Fortune, NW1...
£449,950
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Bridge Lane, London, NW11
£2,100,000 - Offers in Excess of
6 bedroom detached house for sale
Cranbourne Gardens, Temple Fortune
£2,100,000
9 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Ravenscroft Avenue, NW11
£3,000,000 - Offers in Region of
8 bedroom detached house for sale
Grosvenor Gardens, London, NW11 0HL
£350,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Finchley Road, London
£1,150,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Hurstwood Road, Temple Fortune, NW1...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £25,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £66,250 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £101,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 2.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 5.9%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 8.0%
Best places to invest in Temple Fortune
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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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.