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House prices in Southwark

Official UK HPI · to May 2026

£578,683 ▲ +0.9% 12 months

Southwark is among the priciest places in the UK to buy a home, with the average property valued at £578,683. Detached prices typically run at £1,712,680, well above the national figure.

That's 113% above the UK average of £271,295.

Southwark house price trend

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“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.

1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.

Prices by property type

Affordability

A typical home in Southwark costs 11.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Southwark ranks nationally →

Southwark is the 29th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.

Energy efficiency profile

Based on 124,866 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Southwark.

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Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →

Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Southwark?
The average house price in Southwark is £578,683, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
How have house prices in Southwark changed over the last year?
Average house prices in Southwark have risen +0.9% over the last 12 months.
How much does a house cost in Southwark by property type?
Latest average prices in Southwark:
  • detached homes: £1,712,680
  • semi-detached homes: £1,225,012
  • terraced homes: £845,316
  • flats: £475,877
Is Southwark affordable compared with local earnings?
A typical home in Southwark costs 11.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Southwark ranks nationally.
Is Southwark an expensive place to buy a home?
The average home in Southwark costs £578,683 — 113% more than the UK average of £271,295. Southwark is the 29th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
How much does a house survey cost in Southwark?
Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Southwark's average of £578,683, expect roughly £600–£850 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £1,000–£1,500 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Southwark?
On a typical Southwark sale at £578,683, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £6,900–£10,400, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
How much does it cost to move home in Southwark?
Moving home in Southwark typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.

Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.