At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB6
£366,810
60
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB6
£43,533
71
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB6
3.9%
62
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CB6 is £367,000, positioning it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—a pace broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably, with 474 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 654, reflecting a tighter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CB postcode area is £1,428, placing it among the most expensive for rental markets nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has averaged 3.9% per year, tracking close to the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, suggesting improved returns for buy-to-let investors in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £43,533 sits well above the national average, reflecting the area's prosperous demographic profile. The price-to-income ratio of 8.6x has risen since 2016 (when it was 7.5x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has widened from 28.1% to 32.5%, placing greater pressure on local renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with notably high shares aged 50–64 (20.4%) and 65+ (20.6%), while the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.3%. Homeownership is strong: 36.9% own outright and 33% own with a mortgage, well above national norms, while private renting accounts for just 15.1%. The workforce is notably professional, with 21.5% in professional roles and 14.4% in management, alongside elevated technical and trades employment; elementary workers are less prevalent at 8.5%.