Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SE16 postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£332,643
Median price
£240,250
5-year trend
+10.7%
Total sales
24,601
The SE16 area has 826 individual postcodes with 24,601 registered sales. Prices are +16.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is +10.7%.
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SE16 averages £332,643, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +16.2% below the national average. The dataset includes 24,601 recorded sales across 826 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SE16 is +10.7%, in line with broader UK house price movements.
SE16 5XX
£333,314 avg · 236 sales
SE16 5DJ
£306,953 avg · 210 sales
SE16 7FH
£162,520 avg · 196 sales
SE16 7TQ
£242,422 avg · 191 sales
SE16 7TG
£249,218 avg · 187 sales
SE16 5GB
£229,670 avg · 185 sales
SE16 7UF
£242,848 avg · 181 sales
SE16 3EJ
£142,090 avg · 179 sales
SE16 7AB
£230,930 avg · 175 sales
This SE16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SE16 postcode area is £332,643, based on 24,601 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in SE16 average £332,643, which is +16.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£240,250) is 27.8% below the average (£332,643), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SE16 have moved +10.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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