At a Glance
Average Property Price - B10
£198,474
12
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - B
£1,056
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - B10
£30,079
8
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - B
6.3%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - B10
6.2%
97
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - B
4.4%
77
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in B10 is £198,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. The district has experienced exceptional 10-year annualised price growth of 6.2%, ranking among the fastest-growing areas in the country. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 57 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 94 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the B postcode area is £1,056, close to the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has been strong at 4.4% annually, outpacing most regions. The flat yield has risen to 6.3%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.9%, reflecting an increasingly favourable environment for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in B10 is £30,079, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio now stands at 6.1x, rising from 5.2x in 2016, indicating that affordability for owner-occupiers has deteriorated. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 29.3% in 2016 to 28.8% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably young, with nearly 30% under 15 and 16–24-year-olds comprising 16.5% — both well above national averages. The over-65 population at 7.6% is among the lowest nationally. Social rented housing dominates at 28.4%, compared to 16.5% nationally, while outright ownership is significantly lower at 25.7%. The employment profile is heavily skewed towards elementary occupations (20.9%) and plant/machine operatives (13.8%), both roughly double the national rate, reflecting a working-class population base.