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Property investment stats for Tower Hill, Central London

A complete guide to property investment in Tower Hill.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Tower Hill is a highly sought-after part of London, attracting a young, professional population with a strong presence of degree-educated residents and a very high number of private renters. The area’s property market is characterised by high asking prices, with the median sale price for a three-bedroom house at £4,000,000 and a two-bedroom flat at £1,100,000. Despite these premium prices, the market has seen impressive growth, with a capital growth over one year of 23.5% and over three years of 25.6%. Rental demand is robust, supported by a median rent for a two-bedroom flat at £3,900 and a strong average rental yield of 6.2%.

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Key investment stats for Tower Hill

Median price per sq ft

£1,140 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.2%

Capital growth (1y)

23.5%

Sales in past year

128

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

Live property stats in Tower Hill

Live prices in Tower Hill, Central London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£795,000

25% of properties below...

£578,738

75% of properties below...

£1,157,500

Most expensive property

£7,000,000

Live listings

202

Median days on market

92

Should you invest in Tower Hill?

Opportunities

  • The area offers strong rental yields, with an average of 6.2% and the top postcode district achieving 6.5%, making it appealing for buy-to-let investors.
  • Capital growth has been particularly impressive, with a one-year rate of 23.5% and a three-year rate of 25.6%, suggesting potential for further appreciation.
  • The high proportion of young professionals and degree-educated residents supports ongoing demand for rental accommodation.

Risks

  • High entry prices, with a median price per square foot of £1,140 per sq ft, may limit affordability for some investors and reduce buyer liquidity.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 7.9 and rent-to-income ratio of 38.8% indicate that affordability is stretched, which could impact future rental growth or sales activity.
  • With annual sales at 128 and properties spending 92 days on the market, liquidity may be slower compared to more affordable or suburban areas.

Outlook

Tower Hill’s outlook remains positive, underpinned by a stable, affluent tenant base and a location that continues to attract both domestic and international interest. The area’s strong performance in rental yields and capital growth — particularly the one-year growth of 23.5% — suggests that well-located properties are likely to retain their appeal.

Affordability will remain a challenge, given the high price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios, but these are typical for central London and reflect the area’s desirability. Investors should expect demand for rental accommodation to stay robust, supported by the high proportion of young professionals and students. While liquidity may not match outer London or regional markets, long-term prospects look stable for those able to secure property in this prestigious location.

Live properties in Tower Hill

Investment properties in Tower Hill, Central London

Studio flat for sale
On market for 178 days

£600,000 - Guide Price

Studio flat for sale

Piazza Walk, Neroli House, E1

Slow to sell properties in Tower Hill, Central 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 Hill, Central London
Big Price Drop
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 Hill, Central London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Tower Hill

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
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4EC3N--£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.