At a Glance
Average Property Price - SE9
£507,937
81
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SE
£2,081
92
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SE9
£50,798
90
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SE
4.9%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SE9
3.9%
61
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SE
3.6%
31
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SE9 is £508,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% per year—broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 551 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 680, suggesting a below-trend market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SE postcode area stands at £2,081, among the highest nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has been 3.6% per year, somewhat slower than the national pace. The current flat yield of 4.9% is notably higher than the 10-year average of 3.8%, indicating an improving return environment for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £50,798 places SE9 among the most affluent areas nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 9.8x has improved from 10.1x in 2016, indicating that property has become more affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also strengthened markedly, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 46.6% to 42.7% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably high proportion of families with children, with under-15s comprising 20.2% of the population—above the national average of 17.5%. The 35–49 age group is also overrepresented at 22.2%. The housing tenure profile shows a strong emphasis on mortgage ownership (30.6%) and social rented properties (24.1%, well above the national 16.5%), suggesting a mixed-income area. The employment mix is skewed towards professionals and managers (22.5% and 14.4% respectively), with administrative roles (11%) also notably prevalent.