At a Glance
Average Property Price - AL5
£941,309
98
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - AL
£1,725
88
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - AL5
£62,307
98
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - AL
5.1%
26
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - AL5
2.1%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - AL
3.9%
50
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
AL5 is among the most expensive property markets nationally, with an average price of £941,000. However, it has experienced slower-than-average price growth over the past decade, rising at 2.1% annually. Transaction volumes have eased recently, with 399 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 487 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the broader AL postcode sit well above the national average at £1,725 per month. Rent growth has been broadly in line with the nation over the past decade, at 3.9% annually. Yields have strengthened meaningfully, standing at 5.1% compared to a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting recent rental momentum.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in AL5 are among the highest nationally, averaging £62,307. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 13.2x in 2016 to 15.2x today, signalling a worsening of buying power. Rental affordability has also compressed, with rents now consuming 36.3% of household income versus 31.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews notably towards families and established homeowners. Nearly a quarter of the population is under 15, well above the national average, whilst those aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 7.5%. Owner-occupation dominates, with 39.3% owning outright and 37.3% with mortgages; private rental is proportionately low at 15.5%. The workforce is heavily weighted towards professionals and managers, who account for nearly 59% of employment—far above the national combined average of around 34%.