UK Region Guide
London
Lower yields than the rest of the UK but the deepest tenant pool and historically the strongest capital growth. Outer boroughs offer the best yield-to-growth balance.
Region avg yield
5.2%
weighted by sales volume
Best city
London (E13 / Newham example)
5.2% gross yield
Region avg price
£515k
all property types
Rental demand
Balanced
1 cities · 32 postcodes
Cities & towns in London
| City / Town | Avg yield ↓ | Avg price | Demand | Sales (12mo) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
London (E13 / Newham example) | 5.2% | £515k | Balanced | 14,705 | View guide |
Ownership mix
London vs UK average · 1,959,342 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
Distinct tenure mix: 16% owned outright (17pp lower than the UK average of 33%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
16.3%(UK 32.9%)
-16.6pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
22.9%(UK 29.7%)
-6.8pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
33.0%(UK 20.3%)
+12.7pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
27.7%(UK 17.1%)
+10.6pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Aggregates are transaction-count weighted from HM Land Registry medians + PropertyData rents. Ownership mix is dwelling-weighted from ONS Census 2021. This page does not constitute financial advice.