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Property Guide · 2026

Best Areas in London Under £400,000

Know My Postcode · 2026-04-19

Finding a good area in London for under £400,000 is challenging but very possible. These are the areas offering the best combination of transport, safety and amenities at under the £400k price point.

Woolwich (SE18) — ~£350k

Elizabeth line, Royal Arsenal regeneration, improving amenities. Best value story in London right now.

Tottenham (N17) — ~£380k

Victoria line, stadium regeneration, falling crime. High upside if you buy before regeneration completes.

Barking (IG11) — ~£330k

Elizabeth line access, Barking Riverside development. Lowest prices in Greater London with improving connectivity.

Plaistow (E13) — ~£380k

District line, Zone 2/3 location. One of last genuinely affordable inner London tube postcodes.

Walthamstow (E17) — ~£430k

Victoria line direct to Oxford Circus, thriving independent scene. Slightly over £400k average but some streets under.

Forest Hill (SE23) — ~£450k

Overground, Horniman Museum, Victorian houses. Some streets under £400k particularly for flats.

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