At a Glance
Average Property Price - E18
£611,408
90
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - E
£2,113
93
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - E18
£57,702
97
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - E
4.8%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - E18
2.9%
25
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - E
3.3%
19
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in E18 stands at £611,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.9% per year—a rate below the national average, suggesting more moderate appreciation compared to stronger-performing areas. Transaction activity has softened from its 10-year norm, with 210 sales recorded in the latest full year against an average of 258.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents across the broader E postcode area are £2,113, among the highest nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has averaged 3.3% per year, below the national rate of increase. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, a notable improvement from the 10-year average of 4.0%, suggesting rental returns have strengthened recently.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in E18 is £57,702, placing the area among the highest-earning nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 10.1x has improved since 2016 (when it stood at 11.2x), indicating better purchase affordability despite flat price growth. Rental affordability has also improved materially: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 49.7% to 46.2%, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably affluent, family-oriented demographic. Those aged 35–49 make up 25.3% of the population, well above the national average of 18.7%, while the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.3% compared to 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure is mixed: mortgage ownership (31.6%) exceeds national norms, whilst outright ownership (26.8%) falls below average. The professional workforce is particularly strong at 31.5%, far exceeding the national figure of 20.5%, with managers and technical workers also overrepresented.