The Seat of Power Shifts to the Shopper, Edgware Market Demand, October 2026
If you’ve been listening to the chatter at the school gates or over a coffee on the high street, you might have heard people saying that property prices in Edgware are falling behind. Here is the reality: people are actually paying an average of £554,162 for a home here, which is nearly £40,000 more than the prices sellers are putting on their “For Sale” signs. The myth is that it’s a quiet market; the reality is that people are still very much moving into our corner of HA8, from the leafy reaches of Broadfields Avenue to the busy hubs near the station.
I have some good news and some slightly more challenging news for you this October, depending on which side of the garden fence you’re sitting on.
The Big Picture: A Buyer’s World Right now, the ball is firmly in the buyer’s court. We call this a “Buyer’s Market.” Imagine you’re at a local fairground. In a “Seller’s Market,” there is only one candy floss stand and a hundred hungry children. In our current market here in Edgware, it’s like there are dozens of stands all calling out for your attention, and you can take your time to decide which one has the best flavour.
You aren’t going to be rushed into a decision. You can check the cupboards, look at the boiler, and perhaps even visit a second or third time before saying “yes.”
The Choice on Offer The amount of choice for people looking to move into Edgware has grown again this month. We currently have 450 properties looking for new owners across the postcode. That is a jump of 11 more homes compared to last month. While 11 might not sound like a huge number, it means the “library” of homes is getting bigger, giving you more chapters to read.
For someone looking to buy, this is fantastic. You have more leverage to ask for a better price because if one seller isn’t willing to budge, there are 449 other options out there. For sellers, however, it means the competition is getting a bit stiffer. You aren’t just competing with the house next door; you’re competing with beautiful homes from Mowbray Road down to Elmgate Gardens.
How Much is Actually Moving? Despite the large number of homes available, the market is still ticking along. On average, 22 properties find a new owner every single month in our area. When you look at the 450 homes available, it means about 5% of the “stock” is changing hands monthly. It’s a bit like a large pond; the water is deep and there’s plenty of it, but it’s flowing at a gentle, steady pace rather than acting like a rushing waterfall.
We are seeing some very significant moves, too. Recently, a lovely home on Carlton Close changed hands for £1,750,000, and another on St Margarets Road went for £1,700,000. It shows that even when there is lots of choice, people are still willing to invest heavily in Edgware, Barnet, and the surrounding patches of Brent and Harrow.
What This Means for You If you are selling: You need to make sure your home is the “shiniest penny” in the jar. With 450 homes to choose from, buyers are being picky. You need to price your home realistically and make sure it looks its absolute best to stand out from the crowd.
If you are buying: Breathe a sigh of relief. You have the upper hand. You can explore different neighbourhoods, from the quiet cul-de-sacs to the properties closer to the London Underground, without feeling the heat of a bidding war on every doorstep.
If you are a homeowner: Even though there is a lot of choice out there, the fact that 274 families have successfully moved in the last year shows that Edgware remains a highly desirable place to live. Your home is part of a stable, active community that people still value very highly.
