At a Glance
Average Property Price - SL5
£854,904
98
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - SL
£1,636
87
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - SL5
£56,960
97
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SL
5.0%
13
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SL5
1.4%
11
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SL
3.7%
34
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — SL5
Top 5 streets in SL5 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherbourne Drive | £8,950,000 |
| 2 | West Drive | £8,100,000 |
| 3 | Regents Walk | £6,495,000 |
| 4 | Titlarks Hill | £3,975,000 |
| 5 | Fishers Wood | £3,937,500 |
Highest Monthly Sales — SL5
The highest-value transaction recorded in SL5 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SL5 is £904,000, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 2.8% annually—a slower pace than the wider market. Transaction volumes have eased recently, with 329 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 406, suggesting a modest slowdown in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SL postcode area stands at £1,633, well above the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been 4.0% per year, in line with national trends. The flat yield currently sits at 4.5%, up from a 10-year average of 3.7%, indicating improved rental returns for investors in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SL5 is £56,960, placing the area among the highest-earning districts nationally. The price-to-income ratio stands at 16.4x, higher than in 2016 (15.7x), signalling that purchase affordability has tightened over the period. Rental affordability has also compressed, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 31.4% in 2016 to 32.4% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with over-50s comprising 44% compared to the national 39%, and those under 35 significantly underrepresented. Owner-occupation is very strong: 38.8% own outright and 33.6% own with a mortgage, well above national levels, while social rented housing at 8.2% is considerably below average. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards managerial roles (27.3% vs 13.4% nationally) and professionals (24.4% vs 20.5%), with very low representation in trades and elementary occupations.