At a Glance
Average Property Price - E1
£526,219
83
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - E
£2,113
93
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - E1
£52,662
93
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - E
4.8%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - E1
-0.8%
2
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - E
3.3%
19
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £526,000, E1 sits among the most expensive postcodes nationally. However, the area has experienced modest price decline over the past decade, with annualised growth of -0.8% — among the weakest in the country. Transaction activity has fallen notably, with 330 sales in the latest year compared to an average of 518 over the previous ten years.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader E postcode area average £2,113, placing it among the most expensive for rental nationally. Rent growth over ten years has been steady at 3.3% annually, though this sits below the national average pace. The flat yield has improved to 4.8%, up from a ten-year average of 4.0%, suggesting recent rental momentum relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £52,662 is significantly above the national average. Purchase affordability has improved substantially: the price-to-income ratio stands at 10.7x, down from 16.3x in 2016, reflecting both real income growth and stagnant prices. Rental affordability has also strengthened, with rent consuming 46.2% of income compared to 49.7% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews distinctly young and professional. Those aged 25–34 represent 27.7% of the population — more than double the national average — while those over 50 are significantly underrepresented. Housing tenure is heavily weighted towards private renting at 44% and social renting at 32%, with owner-occupation at just 21.6% combined. Professionals make up 32.8% of the workforce, well above the national norm, while trades workers are notably sparse at 4.6%.