At a Glance
Average Property Price - SE27
£626,392
90
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SE
£2,081
92
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SE27
£52,147
92
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SE
4.9%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SE27
3.0%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SE
3.6%
31
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At an average of £626,000, SE27 ranks among the most expensive postcode districts nationally. However, its 10-year annualised price growth of 3.0% per year has been below the national average, reflecting slower appreciation than much of the market. Transaction volumes have remained relatively steady: 231 sales in the latest full year, only slightly below the 10-year annual average of 254.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader SE area average £2,081, placing it among the most expensive for rental properties nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has been measured at 3.6% per year, below the national average pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.9%, notably above its 10-year average of 3.8%, indicating a modest improvement in rental returns relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £52,147 places SE27 among the most affluent postcode districts nationally. The purchase price-to-income ratio of 11.6x has improved significantly from 13.6x in 2016, reflecting stronger income growth relative to property prices. Rental affordability has also improved over the same period, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 46.6% to 42.7%, indicating lower rental cost burden.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of working-age adults aged 35–49 at 24.9%, well above the national average of 18.7%, and a lower share of older residents aged 65+ at 9.3% compared to 19.6% nationally. Housing tenure is markedly different from the national pattern: outright ownership is considerably lower at 15% versus 33.7% nationally, whilst private renting is elevated at 30% against 21.7% nationally, and social renting stands at 25.6% against 16.5% nationally. The employment profile is skewed towards white-collar work, with professionals at 28.7% and technical workers at 18.6%, both well above national averages, whilst trades and elementary roles are notably underrepresented.