#87 ScanSan Sales & Rental Market Insights: May 2025
- Elizabeth Banjo
- Jun 13
- 3 min read
London Property Market: What May 2025 Reveals About Buying and Renting in the City that Never Sleeps
I can’t believe how many times London's property market evolves. May 2025 did surprise me on the Rental side tho (not so much on the Sale side because of the current situation). At ScanSan, we’ve analysed thousands of data points across every postcode district to bring you a comprehensive snapshot of the capital’s rental and sales landscapes. The full reports are now available to download, but before you dive into the details, here’s a little taste of what’s inside and why it matters for you.
🏙️ The Rental Market Is Splitting in Two
You will see how the rental market isn’t moving uniformly across London. Some postcodes are racing ahead, while some others are completely cooling off.
Fast-paced markets like E14, E1, and SE1 are giving landlords the upper hand with quick turnovers and high tenant demand (well done on you if you have properties in those postcodes).
On the flip side, prime areas such as SW3 and W8, traditionally seen as bulletproof, are instead slowing down. Rents remain high, but the urgency is gone therefore, there isn’t that much demand.
Why is this happening? What makes some areas thrive while others stall? Our full rental report breaks down the data, trends, and unexpected shifts to help landlords and tenants navigate what’s next.
🏡 The Sales Market: A Buyer’s Game (Mostly)
In contrast, nearly every sales district across Greater London is in buyer’s market territory. That doesn’t just mean more listings; it could mean that leverage has shifted.
Many areas are showing inflated asking prices that don’t match what buyers are willing to pay. Make sure you use ScanSan PAA to get the valuation with our new Automated Valuation Model.
Yet hidden gems exist. Districts like CR0 and E16 are quietly outperforming with higher turnover, shorter market times, and better price alignment (keep using PAA to get the latest crime data as well, because I heard about construction buildings in these areas).
Sometimes, price realism and strategic positioning matter more than postcode prestige, but you know there is always somebody who says Location, Location, Location. The full sales report explores this imbalance, offering insights for sellers, developers, and savvy investors.
📊 Why You Should Download the Full Reports
These high-level takeaways only scratch the surface. Inside the full PDF reports, you’ll find:
Detailed breakdowns by postcode
Metrics like turnover %, months of inventory, and average days on market
Trends comparing April to May
Forward-looking insights on where the opportunities are forming
Whether you're a landlord, buyer, seller, or investor, these reports could be your compass.
🔍 Want Tailored Insights for a Specific Postcode?
We’ve got you covered.
Our Property Analytics Assistant (PAA) can generate monthly sales or rental market reports for any London postcode or any postcode in England and Wales, sent directly to your inbox after you register.
✅ Register to PAA (https://paa.scansanproperties.com/)
✅ Search for a postcode
✅ Select the blue District button
✅ Add district to report ✅ You will start to get a personalised report monthly ✅ Stay ahead of the market, no matter where you operate
London’s market is not just one story and one way only to find the right property; it’s hundreds or even more.
We already have information for more than 28 million properties; therefore, getting the right data now is important to make the right move
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