At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB9
£308,626
44
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB9
£40,751
61
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB9
3.2%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CB9 is £309,000, placing it just below the national average. Over the past decade, the area has experienced annualised price growth of 3.2%, which is slower than the national trend. Transaction volumes have eased slightly, with 412 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 487 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the wider CB postcode area stand at £1,428, well above the national average. Rental growth has been steady at 3.9% per year over the past decade, in line with national trends. The flat yield has risen to 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting improving returns for landlords in the area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in CB9 is £40,751, comfortably above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 6.6x), indicating that property prices have outpaced wage growth. Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 28.1% in 2016 to 32.5% today, suggesting rents are now taking up a larger share of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a slightly higher proportion of children under 15 (19.2% vs 17.5% nationally) and a lower share of young adults aged 16–24 (9.4% vs 11.0%), reflecting a family-oriented population. Owner-occupation is strong, with 31.8% holding mortgages—above the national average—alongside 30.5% owning outright. Social renting is notably higher than average at 19.5% compared to 16.5% nationally. Employment skews toward trades (12.9%) and elementary roles (12.8%), which are both above national proportions, while professional roles are underrepresented at 13.5% against 20.5% nationally.