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Property investment stats for Woodford, East London

A complete guide to property investment in Woodford.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Woodford sits in East London, blending a strong family presence with a high proportion of professionals and managers. The area has a balanced mix of owner-occupied and private rented homes, and demand is steady, with properties spending an average of 44 days on the market. The current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house stands at £637,500, while a two-bedroom flat is at £375,000. Asking rents for these homes are £2,550 and £1,775 respectively, with rental yields averaging 5.2%.

Affordability is relatively typical for London, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.3 and a rent-to-income ratio of 27.5%. Achieved prices are closely aligned with asking prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting a liquid market.

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Key investment stats for Woodford

Median price per sq ft

£574 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.2%

Capital growth (1y)

0.3%

Sales in past year

603

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

Live property stats in Woodford

Live prices in Woodford, East London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£480,000

25% of properties below...

£325,000

75% of properties below...

£725,000

Most expensive property

£3,300,000

Live listings

279

Median days on market

44

Should you invest in Woodford?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields in the area are robust, with an average of 5.2% and the top postcode district achieving 5.6%.
  • A high proportion of families and professionals suggests stable long-term demand for quality housing.
  • The market is liquid, as evidenced by properties spending about 44 days on the market and achieved prices matching asking prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)).

Risks

  • Capital growth has been modest, with a 1-year change of 0.3% and an annualised 3-year growth of 1.2%.
  • Affordability could be a challenge for some buyers, given the price-to-income ratio of 7.3 and rent-to-income ratio of 27.5%.
  • The area’s high proportion of private renters may mean more competition among landlords for quality tenants.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Woodford’s rental market should remain resilient, thanks to strong demand from families and professionals. Yields are healthy by London standards, and the area’s high proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals bodes well for continued stability.

Capital growth is likely to continue at a steady but unspectacular pace, with recent figures showing a 1-year change of 0.3% and an annualised 3-year growth of 1.2%. Liquidity should remain good, given that achieved prices are closely aligned with asking prices and the number of annual sales sits at 603. Investors can expect Woodford to offer reliable income and long-term stability rather than rapid short-term gains.

Live properties in Woodford

Investment properties in Woodford, East London

2 bedroom flat for sale
22% below median price

£325,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom flat for sale

Love Lane, Woodford Green, IG8

Properties needing refurbishment in Woodford, East London
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 169 days

£590,000

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8

Slow to sell properties in Woodford, East London
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 20%

£160,000 - Offers Over

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Ullswater Court, Glebelands Avenue,...

Big price drop properties in Woodford, East London
Big Price Drop
9 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
High yield opportunity

£900,000

9 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Greenstead Avenue, Woodford Green

HMO properties in Woodford, East London
HMO
4 bedroom bungalow for sale
1,604 sq ft

£1,600,000

4 bedroom bungalow for sale

Glengall Road, Woodford Green, Esse...

Properties with planning granted in Woodford, East London
Planning Granted
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
60% below median price

£225,000

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

High Road, South Woodford, E18

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Woodford, East London
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom flat for sale
39% below median price

£180,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

High Road, London, E18

Auction properties in Woodford, East London
Auction

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 > £21,750 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.4%

Best places to invest in Woodford

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1E185.6%1.3%£601 / sq ft
2IG85.0%1.3%£553 / 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.