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Property investment stats for Tower Bridge, London

A complete guide to property investment in Tower Bridge.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Tower Bridge is a striking part of London, known for its iconic views and riverside living. The area is dominated by private rentals, with owner-occupation sitting in the lower end of the national range, which is quite typical for this part of the city. Investors will notice that the market is fast-moving, with properties spending an average of 67 days on the market and a healthy volume of 290 per year. The median price per square foot is at £909 per sq ft, reflecting the area's prime status, while the asking prices for both flats and houses are among the highest in London.

Image of Tower Bridge, London

Key investment stats for Tower Bridge

Median price per sq ft

£909 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.3%

Capital growth (1y)

4.9%

Sales in past year

290

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

Live property stats in Tower Bridge

Live prices in Tower Bridge, London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£799,998

25% of properties below...

£575,000

75% of properties below...

£1,250,000

Most expensive property

£7,000,000

Live listings

406

Median days on market

67

Should you invest in Tower Bridge?

Opportunities

  • Strong rental yields are a highlight here, with the average at 5.3% and the top-performing postcode district achieving 6.5%.
  • Investor demand is supported by a young, highly-educated, and professional tenant base, with both degree-educated and professional populations in the 99th percentile nationally.
  • The high volume of private rented housing — at the 99th percentile — means there is a robust rental market, offering steady liquidity for buy-to-let investors.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past three years has changed by -2.2%, and the annualised growth sits at -0.7%, which could concern those seeking short-term gains.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 7.9 and rent-to-income ratio of 40.1% highlight affordability pressures for both buyers and tenants.
  • Achieved prices are typically below asking, with a median difference of £14,000 (the typical achieved discount), so sellers may need to negotiate.

Outlook

Tower Bridge remains attractive due to its stability and ongoing appeal to young professionals and couples. The rental market is likely to stay strong, given the high proportion of single occupier and couple households, as well as the area’s popularity among the twenty- and thirty-something crowd.

While capital growth has changed by 4.9% over the past year, the longer-term trend has been flatter, so investors should be prepared for steady rather than spectacular gains. Rental yields remain a bright spot, and the market’s liquidity is solid, with properties typically selling within 67 days.

Affordability will continue to be a talking point, but for those with the means, Tower Bridge offers a blend of prestige, convenience, and reliable rental demand.

Live properties in Tower Bridge

Investment properties in Tower Bridge, London

2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 176 days

£475,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Matilda House, St. Katharines Way,...

Slow to sell properties in Tower Bridge, London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 23%

£1,000,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Ensign Street, City, London, E1

Big price drop properties in Tower Bridge, London
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom town house for sale
1,227 sq ft

£825,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom town house for sale

Kennet Street, London, E1W

Properties with planning granted in Tower Bridge, London
Planning Granted
2 bedroom house boat for sale
60% below median price

£100,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom house boat for sale

St. Katharine Docks, Wapping, E1W

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Tower Bridge, London
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom penthouse for sale
25% below median price

£1,550,000

3 bedroom penthouse for sale

The Highway, Wapping, London, E1W

Auction properties in Tower Bridge, London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £14,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £32,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £50,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.7%

Best places to invest in Tower Bridge

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1E16.5%-3.9%£701 / sq ft
2E1W5.9%0.5%£896 / sq ft
3SE165.4%1.3%£697 / sq ft
4SE15.3%-2.0%£846 / sq ft
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6EC3N--£1,468 / sq ft
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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.