London's Best Streets For Long-Term Investment
19.2% median real return on Kensington Gate
The best street for property investment in London is Kensington Gate, with a median real annual return of 19.2%. This is based on 15 repeat sales, with a median nominal annual return of 21.7% and an average latest sale price of £5,242,100.
Top Streets For Investment
The top streets for investment in London, ranked by median real annual return, are:
| Street Name | n | med_real | med_nom | avg_last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Gate | 15 | 19.2 | 21.7 | 5242100 |
| Upton Park Road | 24 | 17.9 | 19.8 | 240525 |
| Bourne Terrace | 35 | 16.0 | 18.5 | 275329 |
| Prestbury Road | 15 | 16.0 | 16.6 | 211167 |
| Ruby Road | 22 | 15.8 | 18.5 | 473515 |
| East Bank | 14 | 15.5 | 17.5 | 269571 |
| Hay Currie Street | 26 | 15.2 | 16.7 | 401831 |
| Ingal Road | 13 | 15.2 | 17.6 | 182077 |
| Woodgrange Road | 16 | 15.2 | 17.7 | 280563 |
| Britten Street | 21 | 15.0 | 17.6 | 869667 |
| Shoebury Road | 12 | 15.0 | 17.2 | 208042 |
| Part Of | 96 | 14.4 | 16.7 | 266870 |
Investment Returns
The gap between nominal and real returns is due to inflation, which erodes the purchasing power of money over time. For example, on Kensington Gate, the median nominal annual return is 21.7%, but the median real annual return is 19.2%, a difference of 2.5 percentage points.
Top Performers
The top three streets for investment in London are Kensington Gate, Upton Park Road, and Bourne Terrace, with median real annual returns of 19.2%, 17.9%, and 16.0%, respectively. These streets have seen significant growth in property values over time, making them attractive to investors.
Caveat
It's worth noting that these returns are based on repeat sales, and the median can hide changes in the mix of properties sold. For example, if more larger or smaller properties are sold in a given street, this can affect the median return. Additionally, returns are not guaranteed and may vary depending on individual circumstances.
Investment Strategy
For buyers and investors, these rankings can inform their investment strategy. For example, investing in a property on Kensington Gate may yield a higher return over the long term than investing in a property on Part Of, which has a median real annual return of 14.4%.
Your Questions
- What is the median real annual return on Kensington Gate, and how many repeat sales is it based on? 19.2%, based on 15 repeat sales.
- What is the average latest sale price on Upton Park Road, and what is the median nominal annual return? The average latest sale price is £240,525, and the median nominal annual return is 19.8%.
- How many repeat sales are there on Bourne Terrace, and what is the median real annual return? There are 35 repeat sales, and the median real annual return is 16.0%.
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Figures from HM Land Registry price paid data (Crown copyright, OGL v3.0).