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Property investment stats for Whetstone, North London

A complete guide to property investment in Whetstone.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Whetstone sits comfortably in North London, attracting a mix of families and professionals, with a particularly high share of degree-educated residents in the 87th percentile and professionals and managers in the 89th percentile. The area’s housing market shows a blend of stability and opportunity, with a price-to-income ratio of 8.2, which is fairly typical for London, and a rent-to-income ratio of 30.0%, making it more accessible for renters than some neighbouring areas. Sales activity is steady, with 208 transactions last year and homes spending a median of 66 days on the market. This suggests good liquidity for those looking to buy or sell.

Rental yields average 5.1%, and the top-performing postcode district achieves 5.4%, which may appeal to buy-to-let investors seeking reliable returns. The achieved price gap to asking price sits at £12,500 (the typical achieved discount), indicating some negotiation room for buyers.

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Key investment stats for Whetstone

Median price per sq ft

£624 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.9%

Sales in past year

208

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

Live property stats in Whetstone

Live prices in Whetstone, North London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£575,000

25% of properties below...

£375,000

75% of properties below...

£925,000

Most expensive property

£3,950,000

Live listings

165

Median days on market

66

Should you invest in Whetstone?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.1% is competitive for North London, and the top postcode district achieves a yield of 5.4%, which is attractive for investors seeking income.
  • Family demand is strong, with the area in the 88th percentile for families, supporting both rental and sales markets for larger homes.
  • The high proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals (87th and 89th percentiles) suggests a stable tenant base and potential for long-term growth.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -3.9%, which may caution those seeking short-term gains.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 8.2 is high, even if it’s normal for London, which could limit future price growth if affordability is stretched further.
  • Homes spend a median of 66 days on the market, so investors should be prepared for moderate selling times.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Whetstone’s fundamentals remain strong, especially for those focused on long-term stability rather than quick wins. The three-year capital growth stands at 7.3%, with annualised growth over that period at 2.4%, reflecting steady progress despite recent short-term changes.

Investor interest is likely to remain steady thanks to robust demand from families and professionals, and the area’s high proportion of private renters in the 75th percentile. While the median asking prices for both three-bedroom houses (£765,000) and two-bedroom flats (£475,000) reflect typical London affordability, yields and rental demand should offer reassurance. I expect Whetstone to continue to attract investors seeking reliable income and gradual capital appreciation.

Live properties in Whetstone

Investment properties in Whetstone, North London

2 bedroom apartment for sale
29% below median price

£450,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

1059 High Road, Whetstone

Properties needing refurbishment in Whetstone, North London
Needs Refurb
1 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 174 days

£412,500 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Northway House, Whetstone, N20

Slow to sell properties in Whetstone, North London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 18%

£225,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom flat for sale

East Crescent, London, N11

Big price drop properties in Whetstone, North London
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
3,153 sq ft

£2,795,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Oakleigh Park South, Oakleigh Park

Properties with planning granted in Whetstone, North London
Planning Granted
2 bedroom apartment for sale
51% below median price

£250,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Farnham Close, London, N20

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Whetstone, North London
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom apartment for sale
44% below median price

£300,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 0...

Auction properties in Whetstone, North London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £12,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £39,999 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.4%

Best places to invest in Whetstone

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1N115.4%0.1%£585 / sq ft
2N204.7%2.6%£641 / 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.