Report

London Borough by Borough 2025

A Comprehensive Guide to the Housing Markets Across London’s 32 Boroughs

June 18, 2025 35 Minute Read

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Introduction

Welcome to our London Borough by Borough report, providing an in-depth analysis of every London borough's performance across key housing market indicators.

As a global hub for finance, history, culture, and education, London's enduring appeal continues to captivate.

This report takes a comprehensive look at London’s boroughs, highlighting the unique characteristics that make each one an attractive destination to live, work, and invest.

Through rigorous research and local market insight, we identify the key drivers of residential real estate across London, empowering you to make informed decisions about buying or renting in this vibrant and diverse city.

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Compare across boroughs

Explore London's property market with our interactive map. Hover over each borough to access key statistics on average house prices and rents. Click to delve into our comprehensive area guides, providing in-depth insights into each region's unique characteristics and market trends.

Source: Office for National Statistics
Note: On mobile devices, please click on each borough to access statistics. For in-depth insights, you can find the area guide links here.

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Top performing boroughs

Discover London's top-performing boroughs and the areas leading the way in various key metrics. From thriving property markets to excellent educational institutions, explore the boroughs that stand out.

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Annual house price growth
1st

Waltham Forest

2nd

Barking and Dagenham

3rd

Bexley


Source: Office for National Statistics
Note: The average annual rate of house price growth over the last 10-years.
rent
Annual rental growth
1st

Brent

2nd

Havering

3rd

Bexley


Source: Office for National Statistics
Note: The average annual rate of rental growth over the last 10-years.
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Housing delivery
1st

Westminster

2nd

Wandsworth

3rd

Croydon


Source: CBRE Research, London Plan 2021, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Note: Based on how many homes have been built to date relative to the borough's target in the London Plan.
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Population growth
1st

Tower Hamlets

2nd

Camden

3rd

Greenwich


Source: Experian
Note: The projected ten-year population growth.
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Household growth
1st

Tower Hamlets

2nd

Camden

3rd

Greenwich


Source: Experian
Note: The projected ten-year growth of the number of households.
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Private renters
1st

Westminster

2nd

Kensington and Chelsea

3rd

Camden


Source: Experian
Note: The proportion of private rented households per local authority.
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Outstanding schools
1st

Hammersmith and Fulham

2nd

Kensington and Chelsea

3rd

Richmond upon Thames


Source: Ofsted
Note: The proportion of total schools rated ‘Outstanding’ in each borough.
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Green space
1st

Bromley

2nd

Havering

3rd

Richmond upon Thames


Source: Greater London Authority (GLA)
Note: The proportion of green space by borough.
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Sustainable homes
1st

Tower Hamlets

2nd

Southwark

3rd

Hackney


Source: CBRE Research, Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG)
Note: The proportion of homes which had an EPC rating of C or above.

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