What You Need to Earn to Buy in SE6

The median home in SE6 sold for £425,000. To buy at that price you'd typically need a household income of about £80,500 — 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 SE6

Deposit %	Deposit £	Mortgage needed
5%	£21,250	£403,750
10%	£42,500	£382,500
15%	£63,750	£361,250
25%	£106,250	£318,750

A typical mortgage on the £425,000 median (85% LTV, 4.5% over 25 years) costs around £2,008/month. Based on 607 Land Registry sales.

Common questions about buying in SE6

What salary do you need to buy a house in SE6?

The median home in SE6 sold for £425,000. With a 15% deposit and a typical 4.5× income multiple, you'd need a household income of about £80,500 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 SE6?

Borrowing £361,250 (85% of the £425,000 median) at 4.5% over 25 years works out at roughly £2,008 a month on a repayment basis.

How much deposit do you need to buy in SE6?

On the £425,000 median price, a 5% deposit is £21,250 and a 10% deposit is £42,500. A larger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

Are house prices in SE6 rising or falling?

Based on the latest Land Registry sold prices, prices in SE6 are not enough recent sales to show a trend, across 607 recorded sales.

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