At a Glance
Average Property Price - SE19
£505,183
81
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SE
£2,081
92
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SE19
£52,798
93
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SE
4.9%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SE19
2.5%
15
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SE
3.6%
31
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
SE19 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, with an average property price of £505,000. However, price growth over the past decade has been sluggish by national standards, averaging just 2.5% annually. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 382 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 435, suggesting a more cautious market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader SE area are exceptionally high nationally, averaging £2,081 per month. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest relative to the country as a whole, at 3.6% annually. The flat yield has improved noticeably, rising to 4.9% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 3.8%, reflecting the relative strength of rental returns in a subdued sales market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in SE19 are among the highest nationally, with an average of £52,798. Purchase affordability has improved significantly since 2016: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 11.8x to 9.6x, a meaningful shift that reflects either slower price growth or stronger income gains relative to property values. Rental affordability has also improved, with the rent-to-income ratio declining from 46.6% to 42.7%, easing the burden on renters over this period.
Resident Demographic Profile
SE19 skews notably towards working-age professionals and established families. The 35–49 age group is substantially overrepresented at 25.5% against the national average of 18.7%, while those aged 65+ are well below average at 11.4%. The workforce is heavily weighted towards professional and technical occupations—at 27.9% and 18.6% respectively—well above the national norms. Housing tenure is notably diverse: private rented housing at 27.4% is significantly higher than the national average, as is social rented accommodation at 22.9%, while outright ownership is correspondingly lower at 18.3%.