At a Glance
Average Property Price - AL1
£633,281
91
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - AL
£1,725
88
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - AL1
£56,456
96
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - AL
5.1%
26
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - AL1
3.2%
36
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - AL
3.9%
50
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £633,000 places AL1 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually—below the national average pace. Transaction activity has softened, with 502 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 639, reflecting a tightening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,725 are well above the national norm. Rent growth over the past decade has matched the national pace at 3.9% annually. The flat yield of 5.1% is notably higher than the 10-year average of 4.1%, suggesting rental income has become more attractive relative to capital values in recent months.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £56,456, placing the area among the wealthiest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 11.4x has risen since 2016 (10.7x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. The rent-to-income ratio of 36.3% has also widened from 31.4% in 2016, showing rental costs have climbed faster than income growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably high share of children under 15 at 21.5%, well above the national average of 17.5%, reflecting its appeal to families. The 35–49 age group is also over-represented at 24.9% versus 18.7% nationally. The professional workforce is exceptionally strong at 33.8%—significantly above the national 20.5%—while skilled trades are sparse at just 5%, half the national rate. Owner-occupancy is strong with 35.5% owning with a mortgage, above the national 27.0%, though the share renting privately (24.6%) is also elevated.