Property investment stats for Tufnell Park, North London
A complete guide to property investment in Tufnell Park.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Investment summary
Tufnell Park sits comfortably among North London's most established neighbourhoods, attracting a well-educated and professional crowd, as shown by the population's position in the 95th percentile for degree holders and 90th for professionals and managers. The area is especially popular with young adults, with both the 20-30 and 30-40 age groups in the 93rd percentile, and it has a strong presence of single occupiers and private renters. This creates a lively rental market, supported by a rental yield of 4.9% and a median asking rent for a two-bedroom flat of £2,466.
With a median price per square foot of £850 per sq ft, Tufnell Park is on the pricier side, but the price-to-income ratio of 7.6 is not outlandish by London standards. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 59 days on the market and annual sales at 266.
Key investment stats for Tufnell Park
Median price per sq ft
£850 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.9%
Capital growth (1y)
-2.1%
Sales in past year
266
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Tufnell Park
Live prices in Tufnell Park, North London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£575,000
25% of properties below...
£450,000
75% of properties below...
£775,000
Most expensive property
£3,250,000
Live listings
141
Median days on market
59
Should you invest in Tufnell Park?
Opportunities
- The area offers a strong rental yield of 4.9%, with even higher returns available in the top-performing postcode district at 5.3%.
- High demand from young professionals and students (both in the 89th percentile or above) supports consistent rental interest and reduces void risk.
- Achieved prices are matching asking prices on average (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting sellers and buyers are closely aligned and reducing the risk of overpaying.
Risks
- The area has seen capital growth over 1 year change by -2.1%, which may concern those seeking short-term gains.
- Affordability remains a challenge, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.6 and a rent-to-income ratio of 31.4%, both high but typical for central London.
- Owner-occupation is low (in the 7th percentile), so investors may face more competition from other landlords than buyers looking for a home.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Tufnell Park's fundamentals remain solid. The large proportion of renters and the area’s appeal to young professionals and students suggest rental demand will stay resilient. The median sale price for a three-bedroom house is £1,075,000 and the median rent for the same is £5,200, showing the ongoing appetite for both sales and lettings in the area.
While short-term capital growth has changed by -2.1%, the three-year figure of 6.2% and annualised growth of 2.0% point to steady, if unspectacular, long-term performance. For investors focused on London’s stability and reliable rental returns, Tufnell Park continues to offer a balanced proposition.
Property market trends in Tufnell Park
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Live properties in Tufnell Park
Investment properties in Tufnell Park, North London
£475,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Holbrooke Court, Parkhurst Road, Is...
£550,000
2 bedroom flat for sale
Ospringe Road, Kentish Town
£675,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom apartment for sale
Junction Road, N19
£685,000
2 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London...
£740,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Holloway Park, Parkhurst Road, Holl...
£110,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Junction Road, London
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £28,500 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.2%
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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.