At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB10
£535,354
84
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB10
£48,171
84
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB10
3.5%
47
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CB10 is £535,000, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% annually—a pace close to the national average. Transaction volumes have softened recently, with 175 sales in the latest full year compared to an average of 219 over the previous decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader CB postcode area stand at £1,428, well above the national median. Over ten years, rents have risen at 3.9% per annum, broadly in line with national growth. The flat yield has improved to 4.8%, up from a ten-year average of 3.9%, reflecting stronger income generation for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £48,171 is well above the national average. However, affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen to 11.4x from 9.8x in 2016, making properties harder to reach for local earners. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rents now consuming 32.5% of household income compared to 28.1% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older and more affluent than national norms. Those aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of residents—above the national average of 19.6%—while young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.2% versus 11.0% nationally. The workforce is dominated by professionals (23.8%) and managers (17.1%), both significantly above national levels. Owner-occupation is strong at 66% combined (outright and with mortgage), while private rental is lower than average at 16.6%.