At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB5
£458,973
76
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB5
£45,574
77
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB5
1.3%
4
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £459,000, CB5 is among the most expensive areas nationally, sitting in the upper quartile of UK property values. However, it has experienced only modest growth over the past decade, with annualised price increases of 1.3%—significantly slower than the national average. Transaction activity has softened in recent years, with 98 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 146, suggesting a tighter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,428 are well above the national norm, reflecting the area's premium status. Rental growth has kept pace with national trends at 3.9% annually over the past decade. The flat yield has risen to 4.8%, above its 10-year average of 3.9%, indicating improving returns for landlords despite slower price appreciation.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes of £45,574 are among the highest nationally, positioning CB5 in the upper income tier. However, affordability has deteriorated markedly: the price-to-income ratio has climbed to 13.7x from 9.4x a decade ago, reflecting rapid income growth outpaced by rising property values. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent now consuming 32.5% of income compared to 28.1% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards young adults and mid-career professionals: those aged 16–24 comprise 15.3% (above the 11.0% national average), and 25–34-year-olds account for 17.1%, compared to 13.4% nationally. The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional roles at 32.3%—well above the 20.5% national figure—reflecting the area's academic and knowledge-economy focus. Housing tenure is more balanced than typical, with private rental and social rental housing each representing over 23%, suggesting greater diversity than owner-dominated areas.