We have all been stuck inside the same four walls for months during the coronavirus pandemic so it is only natural some of us will be getting itchy feet and thinking about finding a new place to call home when lockdown is fully over.

It is understandable that we all reach the stage where we want a change of scenery.

And for some Londoners that will mean buying their first home.

The fact property prices in London are ridiculously high won't come as a surprise to anyone so it making the leap to buy is a challenge and it is important to know what you can realistically afford.

There is no point looking around if you won't get a mortgage in that area.

Research by Zoopla has revealed exactly how much you'll need to earn to buy a home in every London borough.

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The property website has analysed the numbers and found that the average cost of a home bought by a first time buyer in the country is £220,000.

But, of course, we live in the capital where figures are a lot higher and Croydon comes closest to this cost where the average house price for first time buyers is £395,000. Yep, we know, that's still miles higher!

Despite it becoming harder and harder for young people to get a foot on the property ladder, the proportion of buyers making property purchases for the first time has increased.

This is how much you will need to earn to buy a home in every borough in London:

Household income you'll need to buy: £66,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £300,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £140,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £630,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £89,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £400,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £127,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £575,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £111,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £500,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £211,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £950,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £87,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £395,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £117,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £529,950

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £102,250

Average house price for first time buyers: £460,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £105,500

Average house price for first time buyers: £475,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £177,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £800,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £177,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £800,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £139,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £625,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £122,250

Average house price for first time buyers: £550,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £95,500

Average house price for first time buyers: £429,500

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £105,500

Average house price for first time buyers: £475,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £111,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £499,950

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £166,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £750,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £294,500

Average house price for first time buyers: £1,325,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £124,500

Average house price for first time buyers: £560,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £127,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £575,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £100,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £450,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £133,250

Average house price for first time buyers: £600,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £91,750

Average house price for first time buyers: £412,500

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £111,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £500,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £141,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £635,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £144,500

Average house price for first time buyers: £650,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £99,500

Average house price for first time buyers: £447,475

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £111,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £500,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £111,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £500,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £155,500

Average house price for first time buyers: £700,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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Household income you'll need to buy: £250,000

Average house price for first time buyers: £1,125,000

Most common property for first time buyers: Two-bedroom flat

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