A complete guide to property investment in West Brompton.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
West Brompton stands out as a vibrant corner of London, with a distinctively young and highly educated population. The area is dominated by private rentals, with owner-occupation rates in the 8th percentile for Britain; this is typical for such a central and cosmopolitan part of the city. Demand for rental property is robust, supported by a high proportion of single occupiers and a student population in the 93rd percentile. Investors will note a median price per square foot of £1,217 per sq ft, with current asking prices for a two-bedroom flat at £900,000 and a three-bedroom house at £2,000,000.
Median price per sq ft
£1,217 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.4%
Capital growth (1y)
3.9%
Sales in past year
218
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in West Brompton, South West London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£1,000,000
25% of properties below...
£657,500
75% of properties below...
£1,900,000
Most expensive property
£30,000,000
Live listings
463
Median days on market
99
Looking ahead, West Brompton is likely to remain attractive to investors focused on rental income, given the area's strong fundamentals and consistently high demand from young professionals and students. Rental yields are competitive by London standards, and the high proportion of private renters ensures ongoing demand.
However, affordability will continue to be a challenge for would-be owner-occupiers, with both the price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios at the upper end for the capital. While capital growth over the past three years has changed by -2.5%, the area's long-term appeal lies in its stability and the resilience of its rental market. Investors should expect steady, if unspectacular, returns and a market that prioritises rental income over rapid capital gains.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in West Brompton, South West London
£475,000
3 bedroom apartment for sale
Upper Berenger Walk, Chelsea
£575,000 - Offers in Region of
1 bedroom flat for sale
Redcliffe Gardens, London, SW10 9EX
£475,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
Milmans Street, Chelsea, London, SW...
£1,495,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Cathcart Road, London, SW10
£125,000
1 bedroom house boat for sale
Chelsea Crescent, Chelsea Harbour
£825,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
Carlyle Court, Chelsea Harbour, Lon...
The gap between asking and achieved creates room for disciplined offers.
• Median discount: £40,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £90,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £150,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 3.6%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 5.5%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 9.3%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.