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Property investment stats for Tulse Hill, South East London

A complete guide to property investment in Tulse Hill.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Tulse Hill has a distinctive profile within South East London, blending high rental demand with a lively, youthful population. The area is marked by a high proportion of private and social renters, and owner-occupation sits at one of the lowest levels in Britain. Investors will notice that the average rental yield of 5.4% is attractive for London, and liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 56 days on the market. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6 and rent-to-income ratio of 31.6% are both typical for the capital, reflecting the area's relative affordability for tenants and buyers by London standards.

The market has seen capital values change by -2.3% over the past year, and three-year annualised growth sits at 0.2%, highlighting the area's stability rather than rapid appreciation.

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Key investment stats for Tulse Hill

Median price per sq ft

£640 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.3%

Sales in past year

300

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

Live property stats in Tulse Hill

Live prices in Tulse Hill, South East London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£485,000

25% of properties below...

£375,000

75% of properties below...

£625,000

Most expensive property

£1,495,000

Live listings

187

Median days on market

56

Should you invest in Tulse Hill?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.4% presents a solid income opportunity for landlords, especially given the high proportion of private renters.
  • The top postcode district for rental yield achieves 5.6%, making targeted purchases potentially rewarding.
  • Liquidity is decent, with annual sales at 300 and a median time on market of 56 days, so investors are less likely to get stuck with a property they can't sell.

Risks

  • Capital growth has changed by -2.3% in the last year, and three-year growth is muted at 0.2%, so short-term capital gains may be limited.
  • The median achieved price is £7,090 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting buyers hold some negotiating power and sellers may need to be flexible.
  • The area has a high unemployment rate (in the 84th percentile) compared to the rest of Britain, which could affect tenant stability and rental arrears risk.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Tulse Hill's appeal is likely to remain strong for renters, especially younger professionals and students, given the area's high concentration of degree-educated residents (in the 90th percentile) and those in their twenties and thirties (both above the 90th percentile). The local rental market is supported by a high proportion of private renters and relatively affordable asking rents for London, with a current median asking rent for a 2-bedroom flat at £2,250 and for a 3-bedroom house at £2,850.

While capital appreciation looks steady rather than spectacular, the combination of robust rental yields and strong tenant demand should underpin income-focused strategies. Investors should expect the area to offer stability and reliable cash flow rather than rapid price gains. Tulse Hill will likely continue to attract those prioritising rental income and long-term resilience over short-term speculation.

Live properties in Tulse Hill

Investment properties in Tulse Hill, South East London

2 bedroom house for sale
26% below median price

£750,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom house for sale

Somers Road, London, SW2

Properties needing refurbishment in Tulse Hill, South East London
Needs Refurb
1 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 174 days

£275,000 - Offers in Excess of

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Leigham Vale, London, SW16

Slow to sell properties in Tulse Hill, South East London
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 14%

£300,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Craster Road, London, SW2

Big price drop properties in Tulse Hill, South East London
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom terraced house for sale
High yield opportunity

£650,000 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom terraced house for sale

Cade House, Tulse Hill

HMO properties in Tulse Hill, South East London
HMO
3 bedroom house for sale
1,200 sq ft

£900,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom house for sale

Trinity Rise, London, SW2

Properties with planning granted in Tulse Hill, South East London
Planning Granted
4 bedroom maisonette for sale
38% below median price

£750,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom maisonette for sale

Deronda Road, London, SE24

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Tulse Hill, South East London
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
56% below median price

£180,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Garden Flat, 31 Thurlow Park Road, ...

Auction properties in Tulse Hill, South East London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £7,090

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £42,900 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.4%

Best places to invest in Tulse Hill

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SW165.6%1.0%£588 / sq ft
2SE215.4%0.6%£715 / sq ft
3SE275.3%0.7%£640 / sq ft
4SW25.2%0.4%£675 / sq ft

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.