At a Glance
Average Property Price - AL4
£684,023
93
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - AL
£1,725
88
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - AL4
£42,764
68
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - AL
5.1%
26
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - AL4
3.5%
49
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - AL
3.9%
50
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in AL4 is £684,000, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% annually, roughly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has softened, with 311 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 385, suggesting a moderately slower market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents across the AL postcode area stand at £1,725, well above the national median. Over ten years, rents have climbed 3.9% annually, tracking near the national pace. The flat yield has improved markedly to 5.1% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting stronger rental returns relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Net household income averages £42,764, modestly above the national typical level. The price-to-income ratio of 16.4x has worsened substantially since 2016 (when it stood at 10.8x), indicating that property has become significantly less affordable to local buyers. Rental affordability has similarly deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 31.4% in 2016 to 36.3% today, placing greater pressure on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably elevated proportion of families with young children, with under-15s accounting for 22.6% against a national average of 17.5%, and a correspondingly smaller young adult population aged 16–24 at 8.6%. Housing tenure is dominated by owner-occupation: 38.1% own with a mortgage and 37.1% own outright, well above national averages, while private rental represents just 13.4%. The employment profile is heavily skewed towards higher-skilled roles, with professionals and managers comprising 49% of the workforce—far exceeding the national combined average of 33.9%—and trades representing only 6.4% against 10.5% nationally.