Houses for sale in South London

Frequently asked questions about buying in South London

What is the average house price in South London?

The average home for sale in South London is priced at £635,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £490,000. This is based on the 24,367 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in South London?

A typical 2-bedroom home in South London costs £450,000 and a 3-bedroom home £600,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £150,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £310,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £850,000.

What price range should I expect in South London?

Most homes in South London are priced between £180,000 and £4.5 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £310,000, and one in five £800,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in South London?

There are 24,367 homes for sale in South London on Houses right now, plus 1,244 already under offer. 5,090 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in South London?

They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in South London over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £496,000, 0.9% lower than the year before (£500,000).

How long does it take to sell a home in South London?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 12 weeks. About 24% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 11 weeks against about 12 weeks for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in South London?

In the year to August 2026, 23,486 homes sold in South London at a typical price of £500,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £660,000 and flats for about £400,000.

What rental yield can I get in South London?

About 6.5% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in South London over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in South London?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes for sale in South London. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £400,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1 million.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near South London?

Of the areas around South London, South Norwood is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £300,000, followed by Anerley (£300,000) and Crystal Palace (£400,000). South London itself is £490,000.

Are homes in South London freehold or leasehold?

About 4 in 10 homes for sale in South London are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 440 new-build homes on the market too.

What are the schools like in South London?

There are 573 primary and 143 secondary schools in South London. 94% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 187 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near South London?

Stations in South London include Anerley, Crystal Palace, Penge West and Harrington Road.