Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SL8 postcode area, covering Bourne End and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£439,433
Median price
£355,000
5-year trend
+32.6%
Total sales
4,053
The SL8 area has 236 individual postcodes with 4,053 registered sales. Prices are +10.7% above the national average, with the largest concentration in Bourne End. The five-year price movement is +32.6%.
SL8 averages £439,433, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +10.7% above the national average. The dataset includes 4,053 recorded sales across 236 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SL8 is +32.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SL8 5UP
£161,192 avg · 111 sales
SL8 5XG
£142,276 avg · 107 sales
SL8 5XW
£173,138 avg · 73 sales
SL8 5RN
£378,688 avg · 69 sales
SL8 5EB
£997,254 avg · 62 sales
SL8 5XN
£145,652 avg · 62 sales
SL8 5PS
£590,661 avg · 56 sales
SL8 5RU
£604,201 avg · 56 sales
SL8 5UT
£152,437 avg · 55 sales
This SL8 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 SL8 postcode area is £439,433, based on 4,053 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bourne End.
Properties in SL8 average £439,433, which is +10.7% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£355,000) is 19.2% below the average (£439,433), 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 SL8 have moved +32.6% 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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