At a Glance
Average Property Price - E17
£592,250
89
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - E
£2,113
93
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - E17
£50,507
89
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - E
4.8%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - E17
4.1%
70
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - E
3.3%
19
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £592,000 places E17 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a moderate pace compared to the wider market. Transaction activity has slowed: 991 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 1,232 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £2,113 is among the highest nationally. Rental growth has been subdued at 3.3% annually over ten years, well below the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, an improvement from its 10-year average of 4.0%, signalling strengthening investor returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £50,507 is well above the national average. Purchase affordability has improved markedly: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 13.0x in 2016 to 10.8x today. Rental affordability has also improved, with the rent-to-income ratio declining from 49.7% to 46.2% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards prime working age: those aged 25–49 account for 47.3% of residents, well above the national combined average of 32.1%. Conversely, the 50–64 and 65+ age groups are underrepresented. The housing tenure profile is distinctive, with private rented homes accounting for a third of stock—significantly above the national average—while owner-occupation is correspondingly lower. The professional workforce is particularly strong at 25.3%, exceeding the national average by nearly five percentage points, alongside elevated representation in technical roles.