Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SW8 postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£581,439
Median price
£300,500
5-year trend
+52.8%
Total sales
18,984
The SW8 area has 713 individual postcodes with 18,984 registered sales. Prices are +46.5% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is +52.8%.
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With an average of £581,439, the SW8 area sits in the premium price bracket, +46.5% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 18,984 recorded sales across 713 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SW8 is +52.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SW8 2LZ
£761,026 avg · 192 sales
SW8 2PH
£299,492 avg · 168 sales
SW8 2JE
£767,098 avg · 165 sales
SW8 2LQ
£551,255 avg · 161 sales
SW8 4NR
£525,828 avg · 160 sales
SW8 3PE
£349,113 avg · 158 sales
SW8 4NP
£533,890 avg · 156 sales
SW8 2LP
£383,720 avg · 152 sales
SW8 2LR
£619,208 avg · 152 sales
This SW8 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 SW8 postcode area is £581,439, based on 18,984 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in SW8 average £581,439, which is +46.5% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£300,500) is 48.3% below the average (£581,439), 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 SW8 have moved +52.8% 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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