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Property investment stats for Wimbledon Village, London

A complete guide to property investment in Wimbledon Village.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Wimbledon Village stands out for its stability and strong appeal among professionals and managers, who make up a high proportion of residents in the 99th percentile nationally. The area is known for its premium property market, with a median price per square foot of £826 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 8.4 — both typical for sought-after locations in London. Investors will note the relatively high private rented sector, in the 91st percentile, making it a clear hotspot for rental demand. Rental yields are healthy at 4.6%, and liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 86 days on the market.

While capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.8%, the three-year capital growth sits at 4.4%, and annualised growth over three years is 1.4%. This points to steady, if unspectacular, long-term appreciation, which is often what draws investors to this part of London.

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Key investment stats for Wimbledon Village

Median price per sq ft

£826 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.8%

Sales in past year

299

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

Live property stats in Wimbledon Village

Live prices in Wimbledon Village, London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£850,000

25% of properties below...

£519,950

75% of properties below...

£1,500,000

Most expensive property

£10,000,000

Live listings

313

Median days on market

86

Should you invest in Wimbledon Village?

Opportunities

  • The area offers strong rental demand, reflected in private rented housing being in the 91st percentile and a robust average rental yield of 4.6%.
  • Investors can target premium lets, with current median asking rents for a 3-bedroom house at £4,750 and a 2-bedroom flat at £2,950.
  • The top postcode district for rental yield achieves 5.2%, suggesting pockets of even higher returns within the Village.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.8%, which may concern those seeking short-term gains.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 8.4 and rent-to-income ratio of 31.1% indicate affordability pressures typical for desirable London areas, which could limit future upside.
  • The median achieved price is £15,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, hinting at some negotiation room and possibly softer buyer demand.

Outlook

Wimbledon Village is likely to remain attractive to affluent renters and buyers, given its high proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals, both in the 99th percentile. Rental demand should stay strong, supported by the high share of private rented homes and the area's reputation for quality of life.

While short-term capital growth has been muted, the longer-term trend is steady, with three-year growth at 4.4% and annualised growth at 1.4%. Investors should expect stability and gradual appreciation rather than rapid gains. Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales at 299 and average days on market at 86 days, so assets are not likely to be illiquid. Overall, Wimbledon Village is best suited to investors prioritising long-term security and premium tenancies over quick wins.

Live properties in Wimbledon Village

Investment properties in Wimbledon Village, London

2 bedroom apartment for sale
30% below median price

£495,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Wimbledon Hill Road, London, SW19

Properties needing refurbishment in Wimbledon Village, London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 177 days

£780,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Worple Road, Wimbledon

Slow to sell properties in Wimbledon Village, London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 22%

£425,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Darlaston Road, Wimbledon

Big price drop properties in Wimbledon Village, London
Big Price Drop
8 bedroom detached house for sale
7,754 sq ft

£7,650,000 - Guide Price

8 bedroom detached house for sale

Somerset Road, Wimbledon, London, S...

Properties with planning granted in Wimbledon Village, London
Planning Granted
2 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
54% below median price

£700,000

2 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

Garden Apartment, Wimbledon Central...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Wimbledon Village, London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £15,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £45,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £107,200 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.5%

Best places to invest in Wimbledon Village

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SW205.2%1.7%£701 / sq ft
2SW195.0%1.0%£752 / 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.