At a Glance
Average Property Price - SL5
£903,528
97
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SL
£1,633
87
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SL5
£56,960
97
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SL
4.5%
9
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SL5
2.8%
22
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SL
4.0%
57
National percentile
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.