At a Glance
Average Property Price - B91
£491,811
79
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - B
£1,056
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - B91
£50,289
89
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - B
6.3%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - B91
3.0%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - B
4.4%
77
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in B91 is £492,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. However, annual price growth over the past decade has averaged just 3.0%, below the national rate of appreciation. Transaction activity has slowed: 387 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 532 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader B postcode area is £1,056, close to the national median. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.4% per year over a decade, well above the national trend. The flat yield has improved significantly, reaching 6.3% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.9%, reflecting stronger rental returns relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £50,289, placing the district among the most affluent nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 9.5x represents an improvement from 10.3x in 2016, indicating that homes have become more affordable relative to earnings. The rent-to-income ratio of 28.8% has also improved marginally from 29.3% in 2016, suggesting rental affordability has stabilised.
Resident Demographic Profile
B91 has a notably older population: nearly one quarter (25.3%) are aged 65 and over, compared to the national average of 19.6%, while those aged 16–24 are significantly under-represented at 8.6% against 11.0% nationally. Ownership is exceptionally strong, with 47.5% of homes owned outright—well above the 33.7% national average—and combined with mortgage holders, 79.5% of all housing is owner-occupied. The workforce is heavily skewed towards high-skilled employment: professionals make up 33.6% of employment (versus 20.5% nationally) and managers a further 20.8% (versus 13.4%), reflecting an affluent, professional demographic with very few workers in elementary roles (4.3% against 10.2% nationally).