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Property investment stats for Welling, Kent

A complete guide to property investment in Welling.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Welling is an area where families dominate the local landscape, sitting in the 97th percentile for family households and the 91st percentile for owner-occupation. The property market here moves briskly, with homes spending a median of 31 days on the market, and the median achieved price matches the asking price — suggesting sellers are realistic and buyers are willing to meet them. Affordability is relatively balanced for London, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.6 and a rent-to-income ratio of 31.8%, both of which are in line with the norm for the capital. The current median asking price for a three-bedroom house stands at £475,000, while the median rent for the same property is £2,225.

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Key investment stats for Welling

Median price per sq ft

£483 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.0%

Sales in past year

406

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

Live property stats in Welling

Live prices in Welling, Kent

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£440,000

25% of properties below...

£315,000

75% of properties below...

£550,000

Most expensive property

£800,000

Live listings

121

Median days on market

31

Should you invest in Welling?

Opportunities

  • The area offers solid rental yields, with the average at 5.3% and the top postcode district achieving 5.5%.
  • Strong demand from families and a high owner-occupier rate support market stability.
  • Properties typically sell quickly and at asking price, helping to maintain liquidity for investors.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.0%, which may concern those seeking short-term appreciation.
  • The private rental sector is relatively small, sitting in the 19th percentile, which could limit tenant pool diversity.
  • The market is heavily skewed toward family buyers, so investors targeting singles or sharers may find fewer opportunities.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Welling's property market is likely to remain stable, supported by a high proportion of families and owner-occupiers. The three-year annualised growth rate of 2.3% shows steady performance rather than dramatic gains, which suits investors focused on long-term stability. Rental yields remain attractive, especially in the top-performing postcode district at 5.5%, and quick sales at asking price suggest liquidity will stay strong.

While the recent one-year capital growth has changed by -1.0%, the overall three-year growth of 7.2% points to resilience in the face of market fluctuations. Investors can expect continued demand from families, though the limited size of the private rental sector means growth in rental stock may be gradual. For those prioritising steady returns and minimal drama, Welling looks set to deliver.

Live properties in Welling

Investment properties in Welling, Kent

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
36% below median price

£475,000

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Edmund Road, Welling, DA16

Properties needing refurbishment in Welling, Kent
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 173 days

£600,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Storer Drive, Welling

Slow to sell properties in Welling, Kent
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 22%

£140,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

McKinlay Court, Park View Road, Wel...

Big price drop properties in Welling, Kent
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
High yield opportunity

£700,000 - Offers in Excess of

6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Yorkland Avenue, Welling

HMO properties in Welling, Kent
HMO
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
1,942 sq ft

£725,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Bellegrove Road, Welling

Properties with planning granted in Welling, Kent
Planning Granted
1 bedroom flat for sale
63% below median price

£85,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Woodville Grove, Welling

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Welling, Kent
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £18,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.9%

Best places to invest in Welling

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DA165.5%2.3%£482 / 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.