At a Glance
Average Property Price - SE22
£794,942
95
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SE
£2,081
92
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SE22
£59,794
98
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SE
4.9%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SE22
2.7%
21
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SE
3.6%
31
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
SE22 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, with an average price of £795,000. However, its 10-year annualised growth of 2.7% is notably below the national pace, reflecting slower appreciation relative to other parts of the UK. Transaction activity has remained relatively stable, with 405 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 445.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader SE postcode area are well above the national average at £2,081 per month. Rental growth over the past decade has been moderate at 3.6% annually, below the national trajectory. The flat yield currently stands at 4.9%, a meaningful uplift from its 10-year average of 3.8%, indicating improved rental returns in recent periods.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SE22 is among the highest nationally at nearly £60,000. The price-to-income ratio of 12.7x reflects strong affordability pressure, though this has improved from 13.3x in 2016. Rental affordability has also improved significantly, with rent-to-income ratios falling from 46.6% a decade ago to 42.7% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
SE22 has a notably skewed age profile, with professionals and managers representing over half the workforce—far above the national average. Young families are well-represented, with those aged 25–34 and 35–49 each making up a considerably larger share than nationally. The area has lower rates of outright ownership and higher private renting than average, reflecting its character as an established urban neighbourhood with significant professional in-migration.