What You Need to Earn to Buy in SE15

The median home in SE15 sold for £496,500. To buy at that price you'd typically need a household income of about £94,000 — based on a 15% deposit and a 4.5× income multiple. Prices are not enough recent sales to show a trend.

Deposit needed to buy in SE15

Deposit %	Deposit £	Mortgage needed
5%	£24,825	£471,675
10%	£49,650	£446,850
15%	£74,475	£422,025
25%	£124,125	£372,375

A typical mortgage on the £496,500 median (85% LTV, 4.5% over 25 years) costs around £2,346/month. Based on 680 Land Registry sales.

Common questions about buying in SE15

What salary do you need to buy a house in SE15?

The median home in SE15 sold for £496,500. With a 15% deposit and a typical 4.5× income multiple, you'd need a household income of about £94,000 to buy at that price. Higher-multiple lenders can reduce the income required — check your own figure with the affordability calculator.

How much is a typical mortgage payment in SE15?

Borrowing £422,025 (85% of the £496,500 median) at 4.5% over 25 years works out at roughly £2,346 a month on a repayment basis.

How much deposit do you need to buy in SE15?

On the £496,500 median price, a 5% deposit is £24,825 and a 10% deposit is £49,650. A larger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

Are house prices in SE15 rising or falling?

Based on the latest Land Registry sold prices, prices in SE15 are not enough recent sales to show a trend, across 680 recorded sales.

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