At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB25
£433,489
73
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB25
£47,067
81
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB25
3.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £433,489 places CB25 among the most expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, the district has seen annualised growth of 3.7%, which is close to the national average pace. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 215 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 267, suggesting a more modest market than its historical norm.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,428 are among the highest nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 3.9% per year, broadly in line with national trends. The current flat yield of 4.8% is notably above its 10-year average of 3.9%, indicating improved returns for buy-to-let investors as rents have risen faster than capital values in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £47,067, placing the area well above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x has crept up slightly from 8.8x in 2016, suggesting purchase affordability has tightened marginally over the period. Rental affordability has deteriorated more noticeably, with rent consuming 32.5% of income today compared to 28.1% in 2016, reflecting faster growth in rental costs relative to earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher concentration of professionals (28.5% vs 20.5% nationally) and managers (14.7% vs 13.4%), reflecting its affluent commuter character. Outright ownership is elevated at 36.1% compared to the national average of 33.7%, while those aged 35–49 form a larger share (20.9% vs 18.7%), suggesting established family households. Young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 8.1% against the national average of 11.0%, and elementary workers are notably scarce at 7.5% versus 10.2% nationally.