At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB4
£483,972
79
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB4
£47,671
83
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB4
1.9%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CB4 is £484,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. However, the postcode has experienced modest growth over the past decade, with prices rising at an annualised rate of 1.9%—well below the national average. Transaction activity has softened in the latest year, with 329 sales recorded against a 10-year average of 414 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CB postcode area stands at £1,428, which is among the highest nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has been broadly in line with the national pace, averaging 3.9% per year. The flat yield has strengthened, standing at 4.8% in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting favourable conditions for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in CB4 is £47,671, placing the area among the highest-earning nationally. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 10.5x, up from 9.5x in 2016, signalling that property has become less affordable relative to earnings over this period. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio rising to 32.5% from 28.1% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews towards middle age and established families, with notably elevated representation in the 35–49 age group (21.6% vs 18.7% nationally) and reduced numbers of young adults aged 16–24 (11% vs 11.0% nationally). The professional workforce is exceptionally strong, with 34.2% in professional roles—well above the national figure of 20.5%. Conversely, trades workers are significantly underrepresented at 7.3% against a national average of 10.5%. Housing tenure is balanced, with slightly lower rates of outright ownership and marginally elevated private renting.