Student property markets across London
This report rolls up the H1 2026 evidence for Camden, City of London, Ealing, Islington, Kingston upon Thames, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Westminster, Newham (Stratford) and Greenwich (Woolwich). Each location links to its full market report on Student Accommodation Finance, which covers demand, rents, occupancy and sources in detail.
| Borough | Students | New-capacity applications | Median flat | Dev and bridging charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 48,000 | 2 | £580,000 | 21 |
| City of London | 415,000 | 1 | £639,500 | 11 |
| Ealing | 16,000 | 2 | £442,500 | 33 |
| Islington | 26,000 | 0 | £551,500 | 69 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 17,000 | 0 | £408,500 | 24 |
| Southwark | 35,000 | 0 | £487,597 | 26 |
| Tower Hamlets | 30,000 | 0 | £434,000 | 59 |
| Westminster | 42,000 | 0 | £712,500 | 52 |
| Newham (Stratford) | 28,000 | 0 | £366,250 | 27 |
| Greenwich (Woolwich) | 22,000 | 0 | £399,387 | 65 |
Camden
2 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in NW1 and WC1 sold at a median of £580,000.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 21 charges over property in these districts.[3]
City of London
1 application proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in EC1, EC2, EC3 and EC4 sold at a median of £639,500.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 11 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Read the full City of London student accommodation market report.
Ealing
2 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in W5 and W13 sold at a median of £442,500.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 33 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Islington
0 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in N7, N1 and EC1 sold at a median of £551,500.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 69 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Read the full Islington student accommodation market report.
Kingston upon Thames
0 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in KT1 and KT2 sold at a median of £408,500.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 24 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Read the full Kingston upon Thames student accommodation market report.
Southwark
0 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in SE1 and SE5 sold at a median of £487,597.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 26 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Read the full Southwark student accommodation market report.
Tower Hamlets
0 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in E1, E3 and E14 sold at a median of £434,000.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 59 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Read the full Tower Hamlets student accommodation market report.
Westminster
0 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in W1, W2 and SW1 sold at a median of £712,500.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 52 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Read the full Westminster student accommodation market report.
Newham (Stratford)
0 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in E15, E16 and E20 sold at a median of £366,250.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 27 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Read the full Newham (Stratford) student accommodation market report.
Greenwich (Woolwich)
0 applications proposed new student capacity in H1 2026.[2]
Flats in SE10 and SE18 sold at a median of £399,387.[1] Development and bridging lenders held 65 charges over property in these districts.[3]
Read the full Greenwich (Woolwich) student accommodation market report.
What funders look for in a London PBSA scheme
Talk to us about a London student accommodation scheme.
- Planning. Sui generis consent, London Plan Policy H15 affordable student accommodation and any nominations agreement.
- Delivery date. A programme built back from a September opening, with contingency.
- Operator and demand evidence. Track record, enrolment trends and the local students-to-beds ratio.
- Exit. Forward sale, forward funding or refinance onto an investment loan once stabilised.
Sources
- [1] Price Paid Data · HM Land Registry (OGL v3.0) · to 2026-07-30
- [2] Planning application registers · Local planning authorities (observed extract) · H1 2026
- [3] Register of charges · Companies House · snapshot 2026-08-01
- [4] Higher Education Student Statistics 2023/24 · HESA (approximate) · 2023/24
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