At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB11
£530,222
83
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB11
£49,837
88
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB11
3.4%
41
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The district commands an average price of £530,000, placing it among the most expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have risen at 3.4% annually—a below-average growth rate compared with the UK as a whole. Transaction volumes have declined; the latest year saw 254 sales against a 10-year average of 307, indicating softer recent activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader CB postcode area stand at £1,428, well above the national typical level. Rental growth has averaged 3.9% annually over the past decade, in line with national trends. The flat yield has strengthened to 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, suggesting improved returns for landlords despite the higher price base.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in CB11 average £49,837, placing the area among the highest-earning nationally. However, affordability pressures have increased: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 9.4x in 2016 to 10.5x today, making property purchase measurably harder relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with rent consuming 32.5% of income compared with 28.1% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with those aged 50–64 and 65+ together accounting for 44% of residents—well above the national average of 39.4%. Young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 7.8% versus the national 11%. The area is characterised by high home ownership: 37.3% own outright and 30.8% own with a mortgage, combined well above the national 60.7%. Professional and managerial employment is particularly strong at 42.1%, considerably above the national 33.9%.