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About

London is a major city in southeastern England, covering an area of approximately 1,572 square kilometers. It is divided into 32 boroughs and the City of London, each with distinct administrative functions. The River Thames flows through the center, shaping the city's geography and historical development. London serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of the UK, hosting key institutions like Parliament and the Bank of England.

The region features a mix of historic landmarks and modern infrastructure, including the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Shard. Public transport, such as the Underground and buses, connects its diverse neighborhoods. Green spaces like Hyde Park and Hampstead Heath provide recreational areas. London's population exceeds 9 million, making it one of the most populous cities in Europe.

Area Profile

London Population
8,799,728
Population density
5,597.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,239,281
36.81%
Other White
1,290,838
14.67%
African
697,054
7.92%
Indian
656,272
7.46%
Other
416,977
4.74%
Total population: 8,799,725

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
946,379
27.64%
Owns with a mortgage
838,494
24.49%
Owns outright
710,052
20.74%
Social rents from council
413,914
12.09%
Other social rented
377,044
11.01%
Total households: 3,423,889

Property prices in London

Based on 72,280 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in London area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £63,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for London in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in London over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3,242£865,000
Flats36,949£440,000
Semi-Detached11,321£620,000
Terraced20,768£580,000

10 years median price trend in London

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London.

All districts in London

Barking and Dagenham

Barnet

Bexley

Brent

Bromley

Camden

City of London

Croydon

Ealing

Enfield

Greenwich

Hackney

Hammersmith and Fulham

Haringey

Harrow

Havering

Hillingdon

Hounslow

Islington

Kensington and Chelsea

Kingston upon Thames

Lambeth

Lewisham

Merton

Newham

Redbridge

Richmond upon Thames

Southwark

Sutton

Tower Hamlets

Waltham Forest

Wandsworth

Westminster

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.