Moving to London
Your data-led guide to relocating to London
London at a glance
National (London)9 million
Population
£570k
Median home price
+105% vs national
225,821
Sales (last 5y)
1,835
Schools
96% Good/Outstanding (of 648 rated)
29,636
Transport stops
4.8/10
Avg deprivation decile
around the English average for deprivation
Aggregated across 119 postcode districts in London. Area-level guidance, not a valuation of any specific home. Prices from HM Land Registry; schools from DfE/Ofsted; transport from DfT NaPTAN.
What homes cost in London
National (London)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, vs the national median for that type.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,861,104 | 5,190 | +£1.45m |
| Semi-detached | £1,077,325 | 18,656 | +£817k |
| Terraced | £899,605 | 66,507 | +£682k |
| Flat | £514,601 | 173,122 | +£283k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Areas to consider in London
Postcode districts in London with the most sales data, by median home price. Click any for a free, detailed area report.
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Cost of living
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