At a Glance
Average Property Price - SE20
£463,796
77
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SE
£2,081
92
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SE20
£52,002
92
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SE
4.9%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SE20
2.8%
24
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SE
3.6%
31
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £464,000 places SE20 among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—below the national average pace. Transaction activity has softened: 239 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 328, reflecting weaker recent momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader SE postcode area average £2,081, among the highest nationally. Rental growth over ten years has reached 3.6% annually, slightly below the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 4.9%, notably higher than its 10-year average of 3.8%, indicating improved returns for buy-to-let investors in recent periods.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £52,000 is well above the national average, placing the area among the most affluent districts. The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x has improved significantly from 10.6x in 2016, reflecting slower price growth and stronger earning power. Rental affordability has similarly strengthened: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 46.6% to 42.7% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile skews notably towards working-age adults, particularly those aged 35–49 (26% versus 19% nationally) and 25–34 (17% versus 13% nationally), while retirees aged 65+ are markedly underrepresented at 11% against 20% nationally. Housing tenure is distinctive: social rented accommodation accounts for 29% of homes—nearly double the national average—while owner-occupation is correspondingly lower. The employment mix is heavily weighted towards professionals (26% versus 21% nationally) and technical roles (18% versus 13%), with notably fewer workers in trades and plant/machine roles.