At a Glance
Average Property Price - SE25
£412,844
69
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SE
£2,081
92
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SE25
£47,755
83
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SE
4.9%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SE25
3.8%
60
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SE
3.6%
31
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £413,000 sits among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.8% annually—broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity in the latest year, at 351 sales, has declined noticeably from its 10-year average of 437, suggesting a softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the SE postcode area average £2,081, placing them among the most expensive nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has been slower than the national average at 3.6% per year. The current flat yield of 4.9% represents a marked improvement from the 10-year average of 3.8%, indicating a more favourable rental return environment.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £48,000 is well above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x has improved meaningfully since 2016 (when it stood at 9.5x), reflecting real gains in affordability. Rental affordability has also strengthened: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 46.6% to 42.7%, easing pressure on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews toward families and middle-aged residents: those aged 35–49 account for nearly a quarter, and under-15s are noticeably above the national average at 20%. Conversely, the 65+ age group is significantly underrepresented at 10.6%. The tenure profile is heavily weighted toward private renting (32.1%), well above the national norm, and outright ownership is notably low at 16.8%. The workforce is notably professional and technical: 23% work in professional roles and 15.9% in technical occupations, both above national averages.