At a Glance
Average Property Price - SW5
£913,762
97
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SW
£2,731
97
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SW5
£62,079
98
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SW
4.2%
4
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SW5
-3.4%
1
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SW
3.2%
11
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £914,000, SW5 sits among the most expensive postcodes nationally. However, prices have fallen at an annualised rate of 3.4% over the past decade—a sharp underperformance against the national trend. Transaction activity has eased to 115 sales in the latest year, down from a 10-year average of 145 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £2,731 is among the highest in the country. Rental growth has been subdued at 3.2% annually over ten years, well below the national pace. The flat yield of 4.2% currently sits notably above the 10-year average of 3.0%, suggesting improved returns for landlords despite slower rent inflation.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £62,079 places the area among the highest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 19.1x represents a substantial improvement from 24.0x in 2016, reflecting stronger earning power relative to property costs. Rental affordability has also improved, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 53.4% to 50.1% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews heavily towards young adults: those aged 25–34 comprise 20.7% of residents, compared to 13.4% nationally, while the 65+ population is notably low at 11.7%. Private rental tenure dominates at 50.6%—nearly two and a half times the national average—while outright ownership is well below average at 19.6%. The workforce is exceptionally skewed towards professional and managerial roles: professionals make up 31.3% (against 20.5% nationally) and managers 28.6% (versus 13.4%), with trades and elementary occupations minimal.