East Bedfont – What to look for in houses for sale?

East Bedfont might be an interesting area to invest in when looking for a house for sale in the UK as it is a unique area in the county of London.
Before looking for a house for sale in the city of East Bedfont we strongly suggest landlords and real estate investors to research in detail and consider all involved factors. Indeed, house prices can change quite a bit depending on the square foot of the property, the number of rooms, the economic climate, the location of the house and more.

In this data heavy article the reader will be able to find out more on the topic and see the specific data to consider when evaluating different houses for sale in East Bedfont.

What are the demographics like in the city of East Bedfont?

In East Bedfont, what is the social grade score?

In the city of East Bedfont and throughout the UK, the social grade score is assessed by observing what type of jobs people have and then grouping this into a grading system.

In general, the people at the top of the scale (the A category) have the highest paid, most skilled jobs and this is just 4% of the general UK population. On the lower end of the scale, people who are on benefits, state pensions and also manual workers all are grouped into this category that represents the most unskilled.

When trying to determine if the area of East Bedfont has an abundance of highly skilled workers, the top two categories are grouped together and given a percentage. This percentage is 13%.

Below, you can see how this compares to the National average as the average for the top two categories nationwide is 27% (Adding together the A and B categories)

Social Score	Category	The proportion of the UK population (%)
A	Professional, managerial or administrative	4
B	Intermediate managerial or professional jobs	23
C1	Supervisory, junior managerial or professional jobs	29
C2	Skilled manual workers	21
D	Semi and unskilled manual workers	15
E	State pensioners, casual & lowest grade workers	8

In the city of East Bedfont, is there a lot of green space?

Providing the right amount of green space for people in the UK is a difficult subject because there are clear benefits for human health but at the same time, it is hard to make sure all areas of the UK can get enough greenery. This is a result of land being already in use in cities where most people live.

In East Bedfont, 22.1 is the amount of acres of outdoor space there is for every 1000 people. Charities such as ‘Fields in Trust’ recommend there to be at least 6 acres. This should allow you to conclude whether this green space is sufficient for you if you are interested in buying in East Bedfont.

In the city of East Bedfont, has the population grown or shrunk?

Population growth in East Bedfont is important to know if there is housing demand and the total population may also be looked at as large populations commonly have a lot of buyer demand.

In East Bedfont, 27,980 people live in the city as their main place of residence.

It is important to note that it is not the case that everyone likes a large population to live in. People who tend to prefer a more relaxed life are more likely to buy or rent somewhere to live that has a small population and perhaps also wouldn’t mind if the population isn’t growing.

Other people also like to have a mix of both. Where they can visit rural areas and also benefit from the amenities of a busy city.

In East Bedfont in the previous five years, have population numbers transformed?

Five years may seem like a long time but it is rare for a city to grow that much unless there is dramatic population growth. In East Bedfont, this change has been 2%. Read more here

Someone who wishes to find out how this change has occurred over a longer period of time may also wish to read the headings below and see if the change has continued throughout the past decade too. Or if the change is only true for the more recent figure for five years of 2%. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

Over the last decade, how has the population differed in East Bedfont?

Populations change all the time but if there is a clear change in population in the last ten years this is even more reliable data about the population of the area as opposed to five. This adjustment in population works out to be 9% in East Bedfont.

What this statistic is like in comparison to the population change in five years should provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what direction the population is heading in.

In recent years because of the pandemic, it is common to see dramatic differences in the population change in the last five years when comparing it to ten as people realise they can work from home but still keep the current jobs they have.

This means they can move to cities they wouldn’t have considered otherwise and be location-independent of their source of income. Perhaps making a longer commute into the office every week for example.

How much do people in East Bedfont earn?

You may be wondering what the amount people earn has to do with house price. Well, house prices generally go up as people earn more not just because they can afford more valuable properties but also because good areas generally attract more desirable infrastructure. For reference, the average household income is £50,100.

This may be better schools, doctors and areas with lower crime rates. This results in a snowball effect which polarises different areas further, increasing the demand for housing in richer areas by a greater amount. And increasing the proportion of people with high social grade scores. For East Bedfont this figure is 13%.

In the city of East Bedfont, the demographics are unique and must be looked at by themself to make a conclusion about the area before buying a house. This is because the growth could be greatly different to the wider area of London for example.

These demographics for East Bedfont may impact the price of a house, how this house grows over time and the profitability of a house if you are buying it for an investment so knowing the area is crucial for a landlord making a purchasing decision in the city of East Bedfont in Greater London.

Is the crime rate bad in the city of East Bedfont?

In East Bedfont, for every 1000 people, there is currently a crime rate of 110. This can be compared to the national average of 79.52 for every 1000 people.

Low crime rates are desirable for your safety as a homeowner. Even if you don’t tend to leave the house too often and tend to not mind living in a slightly more dangerous area. Things like burglaries are always a possibility which could harm your ability to pay for home insurance and also may force you to install additional security in your home that can cost you further.

Having said this, you can look at the crime rate on a deeper level to find out what the threats are exactly. It could be the case that a proportion of these crimes (110 for every 1000 people) come from things like anti-social behaviour rather than more serious crimes like violence and sexual offences.

If this is the case you may be more willing to look over a high crime rate within the areas you’re looking to buy a home.

For the city of East Bedfont, what is the education level?

In East Bedfont, the proportion of people who have a degree is 23%. Generally speaking, as the number of people with degrees increases, the more people are able to afford houses to buy as a degree is a good indicator of a higher income. To put this into perspective, the average income of East Bedfont is £50,100.

This figure for average household income usually goes up alongside the percentage of people who have degrees.

However, this is not a hard and fast rule, there are many factors influencing the buying power of a population and hence the appreciation of housing and the number of houses for sale in the area. This can include the rental yields of the area and other demographic statistics like crime rate.

Nonetheless, it cannot be argued that those with degrees tend to live in more affluent areas as 82% of people who achieve a first in degree level education are owners of the place they live.

In East Bedfont, what are the deprivation levels like?

The deprivation levels of the UK can vary quite a bit. High deprivation levels signal a particular area has people who are struggling to make ends meet and pay for basic living expenses. For East Bedfont, in particular, the deprivation levels are 30%.

This figure can be contrasted with the deprivation levels of the UK of 33% to see if the levels are below or above average.

In general, what do houses for sale sell for in East Bedfont?

In East Bedfont, the average sale price of a house for sale is in fact £377,436. This is dependent on the 10 year population growth of East Bedfont being 9%. Growing populations are more likely to inflate the prices of houses for sale in the city of East Bedfont.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£483,711
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£405,363
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£365,523
Aerage sold price (flat)	£243,867

The list below is able to inform you of what these prices are. Giving you an accurate estimate of whether a landlord is likely to accept your offer based on the prices of the houses for sale in East Bedfont.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£4,550
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£4,380
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£4,460

Evidently, certain types of houses for sale will have different types of demand and this will be reflected on the final price.

On average, the cost of a house for sale per square foot works out to be £4,550. This means if you are just looking out the houses sold in East Bedfont in general and didn’t take into consideration the type of build. For example, a new build.

Why you should consider the average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in East Bedfont

If you’re buying a house for investment rather than for the reason to live in the house over time and use the house as a place to stay in the long term, there is a need to look at the rental yield figure to see if the house for sale you are considering to buy is a good investment or not.

This figure is usually looked at by investors as well as the rental income of the area, the sale turnover and the rent turnover.

The table below represents this data and compares East Bedfont to London and the broader suburb of the UK; Greater London.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
East Bedfont	4.5%	£1,507	101%	15.0%
London	3.96%	£2,001	129.93%	12.05%
Greater London	3.88%	£1,899	129.14%	13.30%

Let’s assume you want to sell the house you’re looking to buy in East Bedfont for profit in the future, in this case, looking at the data for the number of houses sold per month in East Bedfont would give you an idea of whether the area is actively getting new investors. This figure is 10.

It is vital you be careful with this figure however as the data can suggest something that isn’t true in East Bedfont. To give an example, a lot of people buying new houses could also indicate there are a lot of new first time buyers in the area which would in fact drive down the rental yield.

The more people there are interested in renting, rather than buying, the more likely that area of the UK has high rental yields and hence investors like these areas to invest in to create a large amount of cash flow.

Are there more or fewer houses being built in East Bedfont?

Before committing to East Bedfont to make a housing investment, an investor should always ask the question, what is the growth like in the area?

So take a look below at the growth patterns of the previous years displaying the percentage of new houses being built. This will help you understand how the number of houses for sale will evolve in the future.

	1 year	3 years	5 years
East Bedfont growth rate	3%	16%	22%

Whether housing growth actually changes the price of a house depends on if the city in question is outstripping demand with the supply of new housing. You’d have to do some more research on what rate East Bedfont is building housing to find your answer.

What are the asking prices for the houses for sale in the city of East Bedfont?

Average asking prices for houses for sale in East Bedfont

Average asking price (1 bed)	£232,154
Average asking price (2 bed)	£345,764
Average asking price (3 bed)	£485,259
Average asking price (4 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

The tables should give you a generic view of what the prices of the houses for sale are like. To close things off in terms of the house asking price, the average asking price for the house for sale in the whole of East Bedfont is £0. This should show you the general prices overall and for individual types of houses too.

When investors make offers for houses for sale in East Bedfont, the average price asked by the homeowners works out to be £403,504.

In the table below, for all the different sizes of houses in the area, the average asking prices have been displayed. This tells you what kind of house is more or less expensive and sought after despite houses with fewer bedrooms being overall less expensive anyway.

Any house that looks like it is overpriced for the number of bedrooms it has in East Bedfont is typically not overpriced. It is just the case that that type of housing has a higher demand, therefore, people are willing to pay more.

Invest in houses for sale in East Bedfont with the right professional advice

houses for sale in other cities in the UK

Examine this short list of cities belonging to Greater London, the same region where East Bedfont is located.

• Acton in Greater London
• Ealing in Greater London
• East-Horsley in Greater London
• Forest-Hill in Greater London
• West-Central-London in Greater London

If none of these is of your interest, we suggest you visit our landing page with all data related to the houses for sale in the UK.

A house for sale appropriate to your needs

When browsing houses for sale in East Bedfont you should think about lots of different criteria:

• House for sale affordability – visit the dedicated page of the UK government to understand (see what you can afford)

• Location of the house for sale – the region and town you are considering to live in are crucial factors to consider before looking for houses for sale. In this article, we define lots of demographic factors that should help you make a decision.

• House for sale transport links – even if working from home is becoming more and more predominant, we suggest you check the transport links the house for sale has.

• Number of bedrooms in the house for sale – are you looking for houses for sale for the whole family or are you single? Always think about how many bedrooms you need and if that number might change in the future

• energy performance of the house for sale – What is the EPC of the house for sale? Today more than ever, is important that you check the EPC rating of the real estate assets available for sale on the market.

• Internet speed in the area of the house for sale – is important to remember that internet speed is a consequence of two factors: your plan and the infrastructure available in the area. Always check these parameters before looking for houses for sale

• Does the house for sale have parking – if yes, is it on-street or is the house for sale equipped with a garage?

• Houses for sale in conservation areas – always check the National Heritage list. If a house for sale is part of this list it means that it might be impossible for you to make changes to the property’s internal and external structure.

• Houses for sale Conditions – some properties, like new builds, need no repairs or works; other houses listed for sale may need some investment to restore them and some others may need a complete renovation. Someone looking for houses for sale should always think about how much time and money they are willing to invest to complete the needed repairs.

Choosing the perfect house for sale for you might be challenging in today’s market due to the abundance of available houses.
You may wonder who can guide you through the process of selecting a house that is for sale.
There are several experts that provide guidance and support to potential buyers and the procedure can be drawn out, particularly when dealing with houses for sale.

Here is a list of who to contact to get assistance when purchasing a house for sale:

• Banks – The ones that can lend you the money you need for the house for sale
• Insurance companies – Companies that give you access to various insurances specific to the house for sale you are considering to buy
• Solicitor – The individual or business responsible for handling the legal tasks required to purchase a home that is for sale.
• Civil engineer – Provides you with an appraisal of the house up for sale that you want to purchase.
• Mortgage advisor – Professional advisors that will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals according to your finances
• EPC specialist – Getting professional advice on the energy performance of the house for sale is crucial, especially nowadays.