Property investment stats for Vauxhall, South West London

• Rental yields are strong for London, with an average of 5.6% and the top postcode district achieving 6.8%.
• The area’s exceptionally high proportion of young, degree-educated renters means consistent demand for well-located flats, especially two-bedroom units with asking rents around £4,637.
• Properties are selling with a small gap between achieved and asking price (£5,000 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting sellers are not having to discount heavily to move stock.

• Capital values have changed by -18.6% over the past year and -1.9% over three years, which may concern investors seeking short-term price growth.
• Affordability pressures are acute, with a price-to-income ratio of 9.4 and rent-to-income at 59.9%, potentially limiting further upside in both sales and rents.
• The dominance of private and social renting means owner-occupier demand is weak, which can affect market stability in downturns.

Vauxhall’s fundamentals favour landlords who prioritise rental income over capital appreciation, given the area’s 5.6% and deep pool of young, mobile tenants. The market is likely to remain liquid, with homes spending a median of 82 days on the market and the achieved price close to asking.

Short-term price growth prospects look muted, with recent capital values having changed by -18.6% over the last year. However, the sheer scale of the private rental market, combined with the area’s appeal to professionals and students, should underpin rental demand even if sales values remain under pressure. Investors should approach with realistic expectations: income is the main story here, not rapid appreciation.