At a Glance
Average Property Price - B7
£177,000
7
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - B
£1,066
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - B7
£29,893
7
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - B
6.8%
89
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - B7
5.4%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - B
4.4%
78
National percentile
Street Rankings — B7
Top 5 streets in B7 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eliot Street | £260,000 |
| 2 | Johnson Street | £237,250 |
| 3 | Showells Gardens | £229,333 |
| 4 | Great Francis Street | £225,000 |
| 5 | Bloomsbury Street | £222,500 |
Highest Monthly Sales — B7
The highest-value transaction recorded in B7 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in B7 stands at £175,000, placing it among the cheapest areas nationally. Over the past decade, however, the district has experienced exceptionally strong price growth of 6.7% annually—among the fastest in the country. Transaction activity has slowed markedly: only 11 sales were recorded in the latest year, well below the 10-year average of 17 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the broader B postcode area average £1,056 per month, close to the national midpoint. Rent growth has been robust at 4.4% annually, outpacing most regions nationally. The flat yield has improved considerably to 6.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.9%, reflecting a strengthening rental return on investment.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in B7 is £29,893, significantly below the national average and among the lowest areas in the country. This tight income position is reflected in the price-to-income ratio of 5.6x, which has worsened slightly since 2016 (5.3x). Rental affordability has improved modestly: the rent-to-income ratio currently stands at 28.8%, down from 29.3% in 2016, though it remains a substantial burden on household finances.
Resident Demographic Profile
B7 has an exceptionally young population, with over a quarter aged under 15 and nearly 30% aged 16–24, far above national norms. Conversely, those aged 50 and above represent just 15.7% of the population, well below the national average. Housing tenure is heavily skewed towards social renting (56.4%), more than three times the national proportion, whilst owner-occupation is unusually low. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards elementary occupations (25.4%), significantly above the national average, alongside higher representation in caring and sales roles.