At a Glance
Average Property Price - SE
£551,246
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - SE
£2,075
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - SE
£50,959
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SE
5.2%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SE
0.9%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SE
3.3%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — SE
Top 10 districts in SE ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — South East London (SE)
Top 10 streets in South East London (SE) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Dixon Close | £7,000,000 |
| 2 | Frank Dixon Way | £4,550,000 |
| 3 | Cardigan Place | £4,200,000 |
| 4 | Orchard Drive | £4,050,000 |
| 5 | Court Lane Gardens | £3,710,000 |
| 6 | Burbage Road | £3,550,000 |
| 7 | Burbage Road | £3,063,333 |
| 8 | Woodhall Avenue | £3,000,000 |
| 9 | Calton Avenue | £2,879,167 |
| 10 | Tollgate Drive | £2,825,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in South East London stands at £551,000, placing it among the most expensive areas nationally. However, growth has been sluggish: the 10-year annualised price rise of 0.9% is among the slowest in the country, reflecting a market that has struggled to gain momentum over the past decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £2,075 sit among the highest nationally, reflecting the area's position as a prime London destination. Rent growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.3% per year, below the national average. The flat yield currently stands at 5.2%, offering reasonable returns for buy-to-let investors despite the muted price growth backdrop.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £51,000 is well above the national average, placing the area in the upper income bracket. The price-to-income ratio of 11.3x has improved markedly since 2016 (when it stood at 12.9x), indicating that homes have become more affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 46.43% to 41.37% over the same period, suggesting rents have not kept pace with income growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
South East London's age profile skews notably younger than the national average, with 25–34-year-olds representing 20.6% of the population against a national norm of 13.4%, and those aged 65+ making up only 9.3% compared to 19.6% nationally. Housing tenure is dominated by private rental and social rented sectors, which combined account for over 61% of homes—nearly three times the typical pattern—while outright ownership at 13.5% is substantially below the national average of 33.7%. The workforce is heavily skewed towards professionals (28%), well above the national average of 20.5%, while trades are significantly underrepresented at 6% versus 10.5% nationally.