Property investment stats for West Dulwich, South East London

• Rental yields are healthy for London, with an average of 5.1% and the top postcode district achieving 5.4%.
• The area is highly attractive to professionals and managers, in the 89th percentile, which helps underpin rental demand.
• The achieved price matches the asking price on average (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting sellers are realistic and buyers can transact efficiently.

• Capital growth has changed by -2.7% over the past year, and the annualised rate over three years is just 0.5%, so expectations for rapid appreciation should be tempered.
• The price-to-income ratio of 8.0 is high, which can limit affordability for both buyers and renters.
• The area has a high proportion of social rented housing, in the 87th percentile, which can affect future tenure mix and investor strategies.

The next 12 months in West Dulwich are likely to see steady rental demand, given the area's strong professional base and the high proportion of private renters. The average days on market at 52 days and annual sales at 213 indicate a balanced market, with neither buyers nor sellers holding all the cards.

Capital growth may remain subdued, as shown by the one-year figure of -2.7% and the three-year annualised growth at 0.5%. However, the stability and liquidity of the market are typical for London, and asking prices for both three-bedroom houses (£700,000) and two-bedroom flats (£425,000) reflect the area's enduring appeal. Investors should expect consistent — rather than spectacular — returns, with rental yields and demand likely to remain robust.